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SECTION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020
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Getting Out The Vote Events Before Election Day
Several organizations held events to encourage registered voters to get to the polls to cast their votes prior to Election Day.
Faith In Florida hosted a Sunday afternoon after the vote event at Konan’s Bar-B-Q for those persons who had cast their ballots after worship.
Businessman Marvin Knight and Oriental Fish Market served meals to those in the University Area in an effort to encourage and urge the residents to vote
early.
Various groups and organizations hosted events ending at Andrews and Kimmel Libraries to involve the community. (Photographs by BRUNSON)
First-time voter Jacqueline Henneke, left, State Rep. Dianne Hart (FL-61), Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-Tampa), and candidate for Hillsborough County Commission District 3, Gwen Myers appeared at C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 27th, as they all cast ballots and urged everyone to drop off their vote-by-mail ballots right away or vote early to en- sure a smooth and safe election.
Henneke, a first-time voter, wanted to highlight the importance of voting early and voting for Democrats through the ballot. (Photo by BRUNSON)
The hosts and sponsors of this Faith In Florida event at Konan’s BBQ are: Kethlyn White, Dr. Traci Thompson (organizer), Trish Stephens, Ricky Roberts (organizer), Joselynne Forde (organizer), Nikki Wills, and Charisse Rome.
Kelvin Pearce and Colonel Melissa (Misty) Moore (HSCO) gathered at the BBQ establishment.
Tonya Robinson leaves the establishment after pur- chasing her meal.
Mr. Omega, Mike Dupree displaying his sign.
Lawrence Ross of Tampa247gospel.com and Reeshemah McCoy were among the guests.
Travis Coy was among the speakers.
Nicole, Carla and Zion were among those carrying signs and enjoying the out- doors.
Mrs. Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy attended the event, cap- turing her husband as he spoke.
DJ ‘Rated R’ was on the wheels of steel.
Denise Pate, Mona Judge, Connie Burton, Tamara Sham- burger, Sky White and U. Johnson were captured at the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Library.