The “Get Out the Vote Rally” was a success in Winston County despite the weather. There were citizens from all parts of the county that attended. Willie D. Long opened the rally with a song title, “I’ve Got a Feeling Everything Is Going to be Alright”. It was followed by Elder Miller with a prayer. Eiland Middle School Cheerleaders brought cheers to the crowd about voting. They were crowd pleasers. A special thanks go out to them for lifting us up. Frank Taylor, President of Winston County Self-Help Co-op was our speaker of the hour. Frank is a champion about saving rural America. He brought energy to the room with his powerful words of enlightenment. He spoke on how we as a community must not forget what transpired and the struggle, we went through in order for the right to vote. Frank also touched on the following pointers:
- Voting is power that gives you an opportunity to make changes on the local, state, and national level in politics.
- Voters also need to be informed on where to vote with the new redistricting.
- Know the candidates who are running for office and the issues you are voting on.
- How voting affects the livelihood of you, your children and future generations.
- Your vote matters only if you care enough to vote.
Hubert Nicholson, President of Louisville Voter Education & Youth Development gave closing remarks. Hubert reminded us to go out to the polls on November 8, 2022, and let your voice be heard. Also, to encourage your family and friends to go to the polls and cast their vote.
Rev. Willie J. Matthews gave the blessing of the food. The food was prepared by Big Boys BBQ (Sharonne Cooper / Octavious Cobb). It was very flavorful and delicious. We hope that everyone departed full of food and knowledge. Thanks to our volunteers from LHS Teacher Academy Students for all they did to help make this rally a success.