In this episode, members of Chicago Votes (Touissant, Darrion, and Freddie) join VanKe’via to engage in a conversation about expanding voter access, empowering individuals through civic education, and reforming voting policies for system-impacted individuals. Throughout this discussion, Chicago Votes members emphasize the importance of being informed and the need to amplify the voices of those system-impacted. Tune into learn more about the power of civic education and realistic strategies to navigate the voting process.

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Host: VanKe’via Garner, M. S.

Produced by Trey Lokey

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