The “America and the Black Vote” program scheduled for this evening at Riverhead Free Library has been postponed due to snow in today’s forecast and ongoing slippery conditions, organizers announced.
“Safety is our top priority, and unfortunately the current weather conditions make it unsafe to proceed as planned,” African American Educational and Cultural Festival President Marylin Banks-Winter said in a text message this morning.
The Black History Month program, scheduled to take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at the library, featured a panel discussion on the topic of “Elevating Black Voices in Democracy” with Long Island community leaders gathered for “a nonpartisan conversation on Black political participation, representation, and civic engagement.” Other offerings included a demonstration of Suffolk County’s new voting machines and entertainment by reggae recording artist Winston Irie.
“This event is very important to us and we are committed to making it happen. We will be in touch shortly to check your availability for a rescheduled date,” Banks-Winter wrote.
“We are reminded that Black History is not limited to one month, but 365 days a year,” Banks-Winter wrote. “Thank you for your understanding.”
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