Voting Rights Film Series: Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice
Political empowerment for Latinos in the United States has always been difficult. A Mexican-American butcher's son from Texas, Willie Velasquez questioned the lack of Latino representation in his city's government, propelling him into a lifelong battle to gain political equality for Latinos. This documentary examines obstacles Latinos had to overcome to obtain representation, and addresses issues facing Latinos today.
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The deadline to register to vote is October 5, 2020 in Tennessee.
Early Voting in Tennessee is October 14-29 and Election Day is November 3, 2020.
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Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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