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Ahead of the upcoming general elections, BlackPAC (BPAC) Founder and Executive Director Adrianne Shropshire took some time to connect with radio host Shejay Divine Martino of Radio One 100.3 WRNB Philly.
With less than three weeks until Election Day, Shropshire explained to Martino how she and her organization are engaging Black voters.
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Shropshire emphasized the need for Black voters, in particular, to recognize the significance – historical and otherwise – of the elections in their entirety.
“The most important thing is that we show up as a community and say, ‘Here is our message and here’s what we want to see’ in terms of the direction of this country,” Shropshire told Martino.
The economy is among the chief motivations Black voters have to participate in the democratic process, Shropshire continued while rattling off a list of other important issues at stake.
“There is a conversation that [Black voters] want to have about what’s most important to them,” Shropshire said. “These are the issues that we need to carry into the ballot box with us. We can make a difference on these issues.”
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The second part of Shropshire’s interview with Martino focused on what voters need to know before Election Day.
Shropshire said that while the presidential election is a huge deal, there are plenty of other races on the ballot that can’t be ignored, especially on a local level.
“We’re electing people to offices that are much closer to home than Washington, D.C., that are going to have an impact,” Shropshire said, “So it’s important that people think about every race and get the information you need.”
Shropshire also advised voters to know in advance how, where and when they will cast their ballots to prevent any possible snags from taking place.
“Make a plan,” Shropshire said before offering some resources to help voters who may find themselves in need of assistance on Election Day.
Listen to both parts of BlackPAC Founder and Executive Director Adrianne Shropshire’s interview about Black voters and Election Day with radio host Shejay Divine Martino of Radio One 100.3 WRNB Philly.
Make sure you check out the BPAC Election Resource Center for more information.
Written by NewsOne’s editorial team.
Paid for by Black Progressive Action Coalition.
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