Montgomery, AL- The Mayor’s Young Professional Council hosted a panel on December 4 at The Lab on Dexter, aiming to delve into the significance of the evolving role of Millennials and Gen Z in shaping the political landscape through participation in civic engagement and voting power. As Millennials and Gen Z increasingly assume the majority of eligible voters, understanding their perspectives, motivations, and engagement strategies is crucial for a thriving democracy.
The panel focused on the recent Supreme Court victory, led by Millennials and Gen Z, discussing digital engagement, intersectionality creating a frame that focuses on civic engagement and voting power for Millennial and Gen Z voters from here forward.
Titled From Here Forward: Millennial & Gen Z Voting Power After Milligan v. Allen , the panel included Evan Milligan and Khadidah Stone, plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case, Milligan v. Allen, Sam Duff, voting strategist at ACLU of Alabama and Zy’Asia Belser of Destiny Driven. Anneshia Hardy, Executive Director of Alabama Values Progress moderated the panel.
There were also remarks from State Senator Robert Stewart and JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist, Executive Director of ACLU of Alabama.
The Mayor\’s Young Professional Council (MYPC) engages in dialogue and initiatives with the Mayor, fellow young professionals, and the community to help make Montgomery a more equitable and desirable place to live, work, and earn for all.
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