Love the League on February 14 2021

Peak Town Square

Celebrating 101 years (LWVUS) with Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins

Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins is the first African American woman to serve as President of the League of Women Voters, where she focused on increasing voter participation, campaign finance reform, and health care for underserved populations. Jefferson-Jenkins continues to be an advocate and activist for civil rights, social justice, educational excellence, and stronger citizen participation in the electoral process. She serves on numerous boards and advises community-based organizations including Howard University’s Women Ambassadors Program. She also has contributed to numerous journals and books on election reform.

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Love the League 2021 – February 14 virtual celebration

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

This is the sixth in a series of Peak Town Square episodes, titled Making Democracy Work, from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). See links for more information.

The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves.

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

6035 Media

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