Residents will urge Congress to Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, The Freedom To Vote Act, Native American Voting Rights Act and Washington D.C. Admission Act and Realize John Lewis’ Vision for Democracy

Millville, NJ— This week, the Women of Color Coalitions is hosting a John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action event on the four-year mark of the passing of Rep. John Lewis, joining more than 85 events nationwide celebrating his extraordinary legacy. During the event, they will call on Congress to pass critical legislation to protect the freedom to vote, end gerrymandering, and get money out of politics to realize Rep. Lewis’ vision for a democracy that works for all of us.

To do this, residents are demanding that Congress pass a suite of democracy reform bills, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, The Freedom To Vote Act, Native American Voting Rights Act and Washington D.C. Admission Act.

WHAT: John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action

WHO: The Women of Color Coalitions

WHEN: 6-8 PM EDT, Wednesday, July 17, 2024

WHERE: 66 Sassafras St, Millville, NJ 08332

VISUALS: Banners and placards with images of John Lewis

CONTACT: Rachel Green, womenofcolorcoalitions@gmail.com, 8569466560

This event is being hosted by the Women of Color Coalitions in partnership the Declaration for American Democracy, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Black Voters Matter Fund, League of Women Voters, Transformative Justice Coalition, Public Citizen and dozens of other organizations as part of the John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action.