Detroit’s NAACP Leads with Power: Take Your Soles to the Polls Concert Energizes Voters for 2024

Detroit’s NAACP branch is once again at the forefront of a powerful movement, channeling the energy of faith, civic, and corporate organizations to reignite voter excitement in the city. The stakes are high for the 2024 General Election, and this community is making it clear that they will show up. The NAACP Detroit Branch, a pillar of strength and leadership, is leading a coalition designed to ensure Detroit’s voices are heard loud and clear. On Saturday, October 26, they’re hosting an event that merges music and voter engagement: the Take Your Soles to the Polls Concert & Festival. Set at Renaissance High School, this free event promises to be a celebration of culture, unity, and civic duty. Detroit will be the stage for a lineup featuring local and national artists like Doug E. Fresh, Babyface Ray, Charity, Slum Village, DJ Jus, and a host of surprise guests. It’s an opportunity to connect the rhythm of music with the rhythm of democracy. Beyond the beats, the day is about so much more. It’s about showing up, taking part, and realizing the power that each vote holds. Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, President of the NAACP Detroit Branch, says it best: “This event...