Hunger Strike for Voting Rights

Today you’ll hear from six more hunger strikers (Joe Madison told us his story yesterday, as he begins his second month of striking for voting rights), who are also faith leaders in their communities. They detail their own motivation, hopes, and fears for our country as our voting rights are under attack. And as one of the guests succinctly notes: the deadline for our democracy is January 17th. Will congress take action?

Guests:
Rev. Stephen A. Green, Pastor, St Luke AME of Harlem
Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould of Missouri Faith Voices
Rev. Dennis James, III, Pastor, Pine Grove, AME, Columbia, SC
Rev. Traci Blackmon, United Church of Christ
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III, Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago
Rev. Jamal Bryant, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta

Executive Producer: Adell Coleman
Producer: Brittany Temple
Distributor: DCP Entertainment
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