Did you know that Florida is one of only four states with a lifetime ban on voting? This November, Floridians have the chance to make history.
Human Rights Watch and The Green Family Foundation invite you to join us on August 27th 6pm-8pm for a timely discussion on restoring the right to vote with Desmond Meade, President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and Miami native leading a statewide movement to restore voting rights for some 1.4 million Floridians, and Nicole Austin-Hillery, an expert on voting rights and the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch’s U.S. Program.

Moderated by Dave Lawrence Jr.
Monday, August 27th | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Adrienne Arsht Center | Peacock Foundation Studio
located on the ground floor of the Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
6:00pm: Registration and Cocktail Reception
6:30pm-7:30pm: Discussion and Q&A
7:30pm: Closing reception

Complimentary refreshments served
The event is free to the public. Seats are limited
Please RSVP by August 22 here.
For more information, please contact Human Rights Watch Miami Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 305 298 9697.

Some 1.4 million people in Florida are permanently excluded from the right to vote because of a prior felony conviction. This November, Floridians have the chance to make history by voting “Yes” on Florida’s Amendment 4 to restore voting eligibility to people who fully complete their entire sentences, excluding people who have committed murder or a felony sexual offense. If it passes, the Amendment would re-enfranchise the most Americans since the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

Generously co-sponsored by:
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
The Green Family Foundation
Florida Rights Restoration Coalition

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