Wilmington, DE – Tuesday, October 4, 2022 — YWCA Delaware, an advocate for voting accessibility, is hosting an in-person viewing party featuring A Conversation with Voting Rights Scholar Professor Carol Anderson on Tuesday, November 1, from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Wilmington Library, 10 East 10th Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, in partnership with Delaware Humanities, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wilmington Library, the Delaware Community Foundation, and National Voter Registration Day.

Registered attendees will receive a free copy of Carol Anderson's book, One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy, courtesy of the Wilmington Library. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments. Individuals unable to attend the in-person viewing party are welcome to watch the live stream remotely via Zoom. Visit www.ywcade.org/Anderson to learn more.

During the event, participants will learn more about voting rights, the history of voter suppression in the United States, and how citizens can work together to sustain American democracy, subjects covered in Professor Anderson's book.

Professor Anderson earned her Ph.D. in history from The Ohio State University. She is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of African American Studies at Emory University and author of the New York Times bestseller, White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Nation's Divide. 

"Racial justice, equity, and inclusion are foundational to all our programs and services. At YWCA Delaware, we recognize that voting is a fundamental right. Our goal with this community event is to help spread awareness on the long history and current state of voter suppression and on solutions to protect eligible voters," said Melissa Gonville, Interim CEO of YWCA Delaware.

Rebecca Cotto, Director of YWCA Delaware's Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) program, will facilitate the conversation.

"We're looking forward to this timely discussion that dives into Professor Carol Anderson's research as we continue to advocate for policies that make voting more accessible to all Americans who have the right to vote," shared Rebecca Cotto. 

 
ABOUT YWCA DELAWARE
Founded in 1895, YWCA Delaware is committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. As a leading association among a national network of more than 200 YWCAs, YWCA Delaware touches the lives of thousands of women and families annually through comprehensive human services provided across the state of Delaware. YWCA Delaware is a leader in the areas of economic empowerment, housing, racial and social justice, domestic violence and sexual assault response, and youth programming and services. With a 24/7 crisis helpline and centers located in Wilmington, Newark, and Georgetown, YWCA Delaware serves as a highly effective, inclusive, and uplifting force that empowers women and their families to achieve their full social and economic potential. Learn more at www.ywcade.org and follow @ywcade on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.


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