PRESS RELEASE: ROOTS & BRIDGES AWAKENED GEN Z’S POWER TO VOTE FOR DEMOCRACY’S VICTORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Shanell Dunns

shanell@rootsbridges.com

ROOTS & BRIDGES AWAKENED GEN Z’S POWER TO VOTE FOR DEMOCRACY’S VICTORY

A Workshop Uniquely Crafted to Educate Young First-time Voters

NEWARK, NJ. — Nov. 8, 2020 – Before we witnessed the victory of democracy,

Roots & Bridges, an education-focused organization in New Jersey, launched an online

voting workshop at 7 pm (EDT) Oct. 27th, 2020, a week before the election day. As an

organization that aims to equip people with the tools to advocate for social equality,

R&B designed this voter workshop to ignite and excite registered first-time voters to

actively engage in the democratic process.

Roots & Bridges’ CEO Shanell Dunns held the event with two other guest

speakers: A’Dorian Murray Thomas, the Founder and CEO of She Wins, Inc., and Kym

Gilchrist, the Founder and CEO of KunsultingKym LLC. They amplified why the teens

should vote, who should they vote for, how to vote, and the next step to take after

completing this workshop.

The discussion between Shanell and A’Dorian highlighted the importance of adults

transferring their power to the new generation. A’Dorian pointed out when adults were

having conversations about young people, it was usually about them, but not with them.

When it comes to vote, youths have the power to amplify their voice and effectuate

change.

Regarding the conversation between Kym and Shanell, they mentioned that the

impact of vote went beyond the presidential election. Because the funding was based

on our community, each person’s vote could save those who need social services, food,

and education. When thinking about who to vote for, Kym suggested the teens to write

down what they care about. For instance, home, education, job security. It is crucial to

elect people in the congress who are passionate about what we are passionate about.

“We have to get rid of the opinion that young people are the problem; instead, they

are the solution.” As A’Dorian and Shanell discussed, “ We have to do a better job to

ensure people know their voice matter.” Fortunately, the election result has revealed

that the youths are empowered to make an impact. After this workshop and the whole

election event, we believe they will be bolder in their future endeavors.

OTHER CONTENT

• Congressional and midterm elections; state & local elections

• How to Vote -- voting at the polls; absentee ballot; vote by mail; early voting; provisional ballot

• Next step after the workshop -- verify your registration; familiarize yourself with the candidate and ballot questions, decide on the method of voting, commit to encouraging at least 3-5 friends to vote, send R&B a photo when you vote

• FAQs

PRICING AND ATTENDEES

Roots & Bridges provided this voter workshop for free. There were 30 people

attending.

ABOUT CLIENT CORPORATION

Headquartered in Newark. NJ, the Roots & Bridges provides workshops and

consulting services that aim to equip parents, students and small businesses with the

tools to develop leadership skills, advocate for social equality, and achieve academic

and career success For more information, visit https://www.rootsbridges.com/.

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