Delaware's local LWV's are co-hosting a pair of in-person events coinciding with the first anniversary of the January 6th riots at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Such events support with the second half of LWV's concise mission statement: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
Jan 6 Remembrance and Outdoor Vigil in Lewes
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The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will host an event for Sussex Countians, co-sponsored by Common Cause Delaware, the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ), the League of Women Voters of Sussex County Delaware (LWVSCDE), Sierra Club Delaware Chapter, and others, to commemorate the events of a year ago and recommit to protecting our democracy.
LWVSCDE invites the public to join this outdoor vigil January 6th at 5 pm at the church at 30486 Lewes Georgetown Hwy in Lewes. The threat to our democracy did not end with the riot on Jan 6, 2021. On the one-year anniversary, this event is part of a national movement and call to action to protect our democracy.
The event starts at 5 p.m. outside by the sanctuary door, followed by a vigil on the front lawn. For the vigil bring a light source (flashlight, glow stick, etc.) and a chair, if you cannot stand.
Register at Protect Our Democracy: January 6 Commemoration Registration, Thu, Jan 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
Jan 7 March for Justice, Peace and Voting Rights in Wilmington
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Update as of 1/7 at 8:30 am - the Jan 7 Event has been canceled due to weather conditions.
The League of Women Voters of New Castle County, Delaware (LWVNCC) invites the public to join with First & Central Presbyterian Church of Wilmington on January 7th, 2022 for a March for Justice, Peace and Voting Rights.
With this march, we ask our senators to pass federal legislation ensuring voting rights for the American people, and we also join the Delaware Voting Rights Coalition in urging our state leaders to pass HB75, removing unnecessary impediments to voting in our own state.
The walk starts at First & Central Presbyterian Church, 1011 N. Market St, at 5:30 PM.
For more details, refer to the LWVNCC January 7 event flier and/or the Jan 7 March for Justice, Peace and Voting Rights - Facebook Event.
