Illinois State President Pace is asking all branches to join him in Chicago on Thursday, October 16, from 3:00–6:00 PM. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson will be in attendance, along with other officials from local and state government.
The purpose of the rally is to encourage voter registration and emphasize the importance of voting.
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