We the People: Civic Literacy Workshop

Sat, Jun 29 2024
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bay Ridge Library

adult learning Civic Engagement community partner voter engagement


Join Daniel Pecorano, Senior Program Manager at the The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, for a discussion of current voting rights in NY (city and state), historical context of voting rights, and issues concerning voting nationally. Meet in the library lobby at 12:45pm to view the voting rights exhibit - it's the last day to view it! 

*To conclude the workshop, the group will walk over to Stand 4 Gallery (414 78th Street) to view the current exhibition, UNCOMMITTED, the chance to write letters to elected officials of their choice, and enjoy refreshments. This workshop will be followed by a second zine-making workshop at Stand4, Personal is Political: Zine-making workshop with exhibiting artist Franciso Donoso. Folks are encouraged to attend one or both!

 

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Add to My Calendar 06/29/2024 01:00 pm 06/29/2024 03:00 pm America/New_York We the People: Civic Literacy Workshop <p>Join Daniel Pecorano, Senior Program Manager at the The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, for a discussion of current voting rights in NY (city and state), historical context of voting rights, and issues concerning voting nationally. Meet in the library lobby at 12:45pm to view the voting rights exhibit - it's the last day to view it!&nbsp;</p><p><span>*To conclude the workshop, the group will walk over to Stand 4 Gallery (414 78th Street) to view the current exhibition, UNCOMMITTED, the chance to write letters to elected officials of their choice, and enjoy refreshments. This workshop will be followed by a second zine-making workshop at Stand4, Personal is Political: Zine-making workshop with exhibiting artist Franciso Donoso. Folks are encouraged to attend one or both!</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p> Brooklyn Public Library - Bay Ridge Library MM/DD/YYYY 60