Education Counts Michiana - LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Forum
Segment - LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Forum
Community members across Berrien County gathered at a recent LGBTQ+. Civil Rights Forum at the Buchanan Area Senior Center. Local advocates and professionals spoke about the state of civil rights in the region as well as the importance of elections and voting. The event’s goal was to inspire civic engagement and promote equity.
Guests
- Adam BurckExecutive DirectorBuchanan Area Senior Center
- MaryJo SchnellExecutive DirectorOutCenter Southwest Michigan
- Emme ZanottiDirector of Advocacy & Civic EngagementEquality Michigan
- Jay KaplanLGBTQ+ Rights Project Staff AttorneyACLU of Michigan
Segment Resources
- Download: OutCenter Southwest Michigan
- Download: PBS Election Classroom Resources
- Download: Why is Voting Down Ballot Important?
- Download: Equality Michigan
- Download: ACLU of Michigan
- Download: How to Vote in Michigan
- Download: Voting in Indiana
