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So this happened near downtown Orlando this weekend
Events happening near Amway Center to inspire minority voters
Community leaders come together for Central Florida Vote Fest
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2020/10/21/events-happening-near-amway-center-to-inspire-minority-voters/
Orange County community leaders are joining pastors and civic-based organizations to host the Central Florida Vote Fest, aimed at getting more minorities and African Americans to vote.
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Organizers said the purpose of the Central Florida Vote Festival is to energize and engage minority and Black voters to get out and vote early.
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“This weekend, it was our goal to make it exciting, that voting is exciting and people want to be engaged and participate,” Russell said.
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“Without your voice, there will be no change,” McRae said. “We want to take every excuse away from our communities saying, ‘I couldn’t do it.’ We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to cast their vote.”
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Organizers said the purpose of the Central Florida Vote Festival is to energize and engage minority and Black voters to get out and vote early.
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“This weekend, it was our goal to make it exciting, that voting is exciting and people want to be engaged and participate,” Russell said.
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“Without your voice, there will be no change,” McRae said. “We want to take every excuse away from our communities saying, ‘I couldn’t do it.’ We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to cast their vote.”
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