Your voice, your vote at Free Bird Cafe

September 26

Free Bird Cafe, CMARC -Change Making Anti-Racism Coalition and Democrats Abroad Chiang Mai present “Your Voice, Your Vote” a celebration of N. Americans’ right to vote.

Throughout the summer, Democrats Abroad and CMARC have been holding voter registration drives and raising money for organizations like Movement Voter Project, to support grassroots efforts to get out the vote and combat voter suppression.

If you’ve already voted, congrats, come celebrate!

If you haven’t yet voted, this is your last chance to pick up a provisional ballot and get some one on one instruction!
Bring your friends and family, young and old, to enjoy face painting, musicians, DJs.

There will also be readings of children’s books, speeches, poetry and songs celebrating activism and social justice.

Schedule:
Throughout the day: There will be a Democrats Abroad voting info table, as well as musicians and Djs
1-2 pm: readings of children’s books
2-4 pm: readings of speeches, poems, and songs
5-7 pm: happy hour

About the readings:
This will be an active and inspiring event. To celebrate the legacy of activism and civic responsibility, we will feature dynamic members of our community reading words that inspire them. We will highlight works that exist in the world, and prioritize the words and voices of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+.

A note on representing other people’s voices: Our intention is to create a platform for artists, writers, and activists in our community to share the words of others who inspire them. We endeavor to create a safer space, one that is anti-racist, gender affirming, and accessible. The readings are intended to honor the original writer, even when the reader does not share their identity. Care has been taken in the selection of works and readers. For any questions or concerns please contact the event organizers.