On Saturday, September 28, 2024, the Freedom Caravan of a dozen cars and trucks with signs toured Montgomery Alabama Black neighborhoods and public housing projects to encourage residents to turnout to vote for the November 5th General Election.

The caravan was sponsored by Save Ourselves Movement for Justice and Democracy (SOS), Alabama New South Coalition and Black Voters Matter.

The purpose was to alert residents of the City of Montgomery, which is part of the new Congressional District 2, to register and plan to vote in the current November General Election for President, Vice President, Congress member, state Supreme Court, State BOE and many local positions on the ballot.

Former State Senator Hank Sanders pointed out that the turnout was only 21.12% in the March 5 Primary Election. This means, 4 out of 5 voters stayed home and didn’t vote. “We must increase voter turnout to make sure we continue our democracy. Every issue – housing, healthcare, criminal justice, climate change, inflation, abortion – is a voting issue. We are supporting this Freedom Caravan to encourage people to plan their vote and turnout in this election.”

Cars in the Freedom Caravan came from around the state with signs urging people to vote. The last day to register is October 21, 2024, for this coming election.

Anyone who needs assistance with voting may contact ANSC at 334-262-0932.