Souls to the Polls Weekend

Urban League of Greater Madison hosts a drive-through version of its annual Unity Picnic on Saturday (enter the parking lot from Hughes Place), featuring barbecue from BP Smokehouse and Kipp's Catering (from the legendary Kipp Thomas) for pickup. The event also doubles as a voter registration location (bring proof of residence) and there will be information available on the 2020 Census. On Sunday, the Urban League hosts speakers on the importance of voting and how to vote absentee, as well as a screening the documentary Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot, on Zoom. Register for a link to participate.

press release: Drive Thru Unity Picnic 2020 & Voter Registration & Census 2020 Information

Hosted by Urban League of Greater Madison and Southwest Madison Employment Center

Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT, Urban League of Greater Madison, 2222 S Park St, Ste 200, Madison, WI 53713

Join us from the comfort of your vehicle; get some BBQ; learn more about Census 2020; and register to vote at the same time! There is no cost to attend!

There will be special hours for village elders from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

PLEASE ENTER THE URBAN LEAGUE PARKING LOT FROM HUGHES PLACE

Call (608) 729-1211 to learn about becoming a corporate or community sponsor.

For more info, visit the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/447780732553560

AND

Voter Education & Virtual Movie Night.

3:00 PM - Movie Prelude with Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings

3:15 PM - Moving Showing: Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot

4:00 PM - Importance of Voting: African American Council of Churches, Jewish Federation

4:15 PM - Early Voting & Absentee Voting: Rabbi Bonnie Margulis

4:30 PM - Questions

There is no cost to attend to but registration is required

Register here: https://ulgm-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D6tNUustTOeLQLp_czV2rA