NEW YORK, NY (01/06/2022) (readMedia)– Join Common Cause/NY and dozens of advocacy groups tonight virtually at 6:30pm to remember the January 6th attack on our democracy and demand action to protect against future acts. The event will include readings from Kelly AuCoin, Russel G. Jones, Charlayne Woodard and Kathryn Grody. Over 1000 people are registered so far.

Register here.

This Virtual event is co-sponsored by: Avodah, Center for Popular Democracy, Common Cause New York, Dutchess County Progressive Action Alliance, Empire State Indivisible, Fair Elections for NY, Future Coalition, Generation Vote, Indivisible Nation BK, League of Women Voters of the City of New York, Let New York Vote, March On, Metro New York Health Care for All, Rise and Resist, The Workers Circle, Uptown Progressive Action (NYPAN), UWS Action Group, Westchester for Change, Women Creating Change.

WHO:

Common Cause/NY, Avodah, Center for Popular Democracy, Common Cause New York, Dutchess County Progressive Action Alliance, Empire State Indivisible, Fair Elections for NY, Future Coalition, Generation Vote, Indivisible Nation BK, League of Women Voters of the City of New York, Let New York Vote, March On, Metro New York Health Care for All, Rise and Resist, The Workers Circle, Uptown Progressive Action (NYPAN), UWS Action Group, Westchester for Change, Women Creating Change.

Remarks from Rep. Grace Meng; Rev.Dr. Malcolm J. Byrd, Mother AME Zion Church; Rabbi Stephanie Kolin, Congregation Beth Elohim; Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, Senior Minister of Middle Collegiate Church; Veteran and Student Activists

WHAT: Vigil for democracy

WHEN: Thursday January 06, 2022 at 06:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

WHERE: online link below

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