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Kari Collins From:Rebecca Olson <rolson@shoreviewmn.gov> Sent:Friday, March 27, 2015 10:01 AM To:Kari Collins Subject:Partnering with the Roseville HRC Hi Kari, I'm just following up on the voicemail I left on Friday. Our Human Rights Commission discussed holding an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act and was wondering if the Roseville HRC would be interested in partnering with us on the event? The details, as presented to the commission, are below. We have talked with the Roseville library and they have indicated that they would be willing to host the event. We have not yet contacted Senator John Marty's office as we wanted to connect with you first. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think this would be something your HRC would be interested in doing? th Voting Rights Act of 1965, On August 6, 2015 we will celebrate the 50 anniversary of the passage of the 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. 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 Selma the Bridge to the Ballothttp://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 th this year he and his father travelled back to Selma to commemorate the 50 anniversary of the event. WCCO did a story on Senator Marty before he left for Selma, AL:http://cbsloc.al/1Exe1d9 -- Rebecca Olson Assistant to the City Manager City of Shoreview 4600 Victoria Street North Shoreview, MN 55126 1