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Shoreview Human Rights Idea Proposal #3 On August 6, 2015 we will celebrate the 50t" anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which was a landmark piece of federal legislation that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law during the height of the American Civil Rights Movement. As a member of the Shoreview Human Right Commission I wish to propose the following idea to commemorate this historical event: In late July or early August, after the conclusion of the Slice of Shoreview, I would like to team up with the Roseville Human Rights Commission and Senator John Marty for a community screening of Se/ma the Bridge to the Ballot http://selma.splcenter.org at the Roseville Library. Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot is the true story of the forgotten heroes in the fight for voting rights—the courageous students and teachers of Selma, Alabama, who stood up against injustice despite facing intimidation, arrests and violence. By organizing and marching bravely, these change-makers achieved one of the most significant victories of the civil rights era. The sacrifices of those who fought so hard for equality should never be forgotten. In the 2012 presidential election, more than 90 million eligible voters did not go to the polls. In the 18-24 age group, only six out 10 voted. And, in 2014, voter turnout dropped to a 72- year low. This 40-minute film, narrated by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, is a crucial reminder that each of us has the ability to bring about powerFul social change and will help inspire young people and communities across the nation to exercise their right to participate in our democracy. In 1965 Senator John Marty's father, Martin Marty, participated in the Selma to Montgomery marches. In early March of this year he and his father travelled back to Selma to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the event. WCCO did a story on Senator Marty before he left for Selma, AL: http://cbsloc.al/1 Exe1 d9 To advertise the event, I would like to hand out information at the Slice of Shoreview Parade on Saturday, July 25'n "The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice." - President Lyndon B. Johnson