New Hanover County NAACP Plans Souls to the Polls March in Wilmington
As the election season gains momentum, the New Hanover County NAACP has unveiled its upcoming Souls to the Polls march in Wilmington. Scheduled for October 20th, coinciding with the second weekend of early voting, the initiative aims to mobilize supporters and drive engagement in the electoral process. Participants are invited to convene at St. Stephens Methodist Church before embarking on a march to Cape Fear Community College’s Health Sciences Building. Spearheading this movement is Sonya Patrick, chair of the New Hanover County Black Leadership Caucus, who underscores the importance of voter participation in holding officials accountable.
In emphasizing the pivotal role of voters in shaping governance, Patrick stresses the impact of public officials’ decisions on individuals’ lives and the necessity of demanding transparency and responsibility from those in power. The imperative to exercise civic duty by casting informed votes resonates throughout Patrick’s call to action, urging individuals to harness their voting power during early voting and, notably, in the upcoming election. Originating in Florida during the 1990s, the Souls to the Polls movement serves as a beacon for promoting and encouraging voter turnout, underscoring the significance of civic engagement and democratic participation.
