SEPT 28, 2024 -Forward for Freedom: Leading Educators Tell Their Stories
Speakers: Liz Barker, Jennifer Jenkins & Martha Berida
On Saturday September 28, you are invited to a Banned Books Special Event from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota. Featured speakers include Liz Barker, newly elected Sarasota County School Board member, Jennifer Jenkins, founder of “Educated, We Stand“ and Martha Berida, writer, scholar: “Teaching True American History.” Introductory remarks by Carrie Seidman and David Brostrom. Free Live Event
Sponsored by the Social Justice Alliance of the Florida Suncoast and the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota.
Sat, Sept 28, 2024 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT
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John Lewis (1940-2020) traveled a great distance during his eighty years, moving from poverty to protest to politics. His trajectory was almost surreal and his life remarkable. Hear biographer Raymond Arsenault speak about the civil rights icon in person on October 19 at 6:00 pm on the Unitarian Universalist of Sarasota campus. Sponsored by the Boxser Diversity Initiative.
Vote “Yes” on 4 – Florida Constitutional Amendment 4 will restore women’s reproductive decisions in concert with qualified clinicians. Cecile Scoon, co-president of the League of Women Voters Florida and Nora Vinas, deputy communications director for Floridians Protecting Freedom will explain why healthcare decisions belong with women and their doctors, not politicians.
Rally Event – Join us in providing public comment at this last school board meeting prior to the August 20 school board election. This is a chance to speak up and raise awareness about this board! Rally at 5pm before the 6pm school board meeting. Sponsored by SEE Alliance.
Activist Training – Are you concerned about the rising tide of book-bans and attacks on students of color, LGBTQ students and teachers that are harming our kids, our public schools and our country’s future?
As we gear up for the upcoming elections, our “Our Democracy 2024” campaign is crucial in ensuring that voters are well-informed about where candidates stand on key democracy issues. 
Foundations of Reproductive Justice – Join this dynamic three-session series designed to inspire and equip young people to become effective advocates for positive change. Program offers teens a safe, educational environment to explore important social issues, develop critical thinking skills, and build confidence as emerging leaders in their community. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota, Florida
Candidate Forum – The League of Women Voters of Sarasota County is proud to host a candidate forum for the two open School Board seats. All candidates appearing on the August 20, 2024 ballot for School Board Districts 2 and 3 have been invited. In person event will take place at the Jacaranda Library. 
Online Presentation – Our collective voices as voters remain the most powerful tool for holding our government accountable and safeguarding our democracy. With the barrage of Supreme Court decisions threatening the future of this country and anxiety around our upcoming elections in the air, it may feel hard to know where to go from here. Join to hear Rebecca Buckwalter-Plaza from the Alliance for Justice and Noelle Damico from the Workers Circle provide perspective on protecting our democracy.
CANDIDATE FORUM – In keeping with the League’s mission to empower voters, the League of Women Voters of Sarasota County invites you to hear directly from the Hospital Board candidates. All candidates appearing on the August 20, 2024 ballot for At-Large Seats 1, 2 and 3 and Central Seat 1 have been invited to this LWV of Sarasota-sponsored forum.
On July 10, at 7:00 PM ET, Dr. Mathew Taylor will speak about Christian Nationalism and the threat to our democracy. He is the author of “The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy.”
First Responders For Democracy is holding its 1st Annual Patriotic Picnic. Come and celebrate American democracy with us. Open to all. No political campaigning allowed at this event since we are a 501c3 organization. Free hot dogs.