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Unite & Rise Day of Action
Sat, Aug 08
|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5rOaKxxPWU
On August 8, 2026, the League of Women Voters and partners will host a nationwide day of civic action in honor of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The League of Women Voters of Leelanau County encourages all to watch the short documentary, "Three Marches, Two Sisters, One Bridge."
Time & Location
Aug 08, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5rOaKxxPWU
About the Event
On August 8, 2026, The League of Women Voters and partners will host a nationwide day of civic action in honor of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The League of Women Voters of Leelanau County encourages all to take time out on that day to watch the short documentary, "Three Marches, Two Sisters, One Bridge." You can stream the movie here.
"Three Marches, Two Sisters, One Bridge" is a civil rights documentary that shares the personal stories of two sisters who served as Foot Soldiers during the historic 1965 voting rights marches in Selma, Alabama. The film chronicles their experiences with discrimination, threats, and violence while fighting for civil rights. The documentary, produced in partnership with the League of Women Voters, highlights the sisters' crucial role in fighting for the fundamental right to vote.
Read more about the LWVLC Unite & Rise Day of Action here.