Detroit changemaker shines through during 2020 election chaos
DETROIT โ Sommer Woods is a Detroit entrepreneur, a mentor and a changemaker. Woods, a life-long Detroiter, found herself in the national spotlight during the 2020 U.S. General Election and the experience changed her forever. AdShe prides herself on always being passionate about the policy change and how it impacts the Black community. If thatโs paying for tuition, paying for apartments, if thatโs paying for gas for them or paying for them to get home from school.โAdShe said she views the children she mentors as her family and thatโs why sheโll always stand up for democracy. โWhen you heard the quote โBe the change you want to see,โ I truly live my life that way,โ Woods said.
Michigan AG, SOS participate in โMaking it Count: A Voter Information Town Hallโ
LANSING, Mich. โ Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson answered voter questions at a town hall event Wednesday night. โMaking it Count: A Voter Information Town Hallโ took place at 7 p.m. Additionally, Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus-Lyons held a news conference Tuesday where she shared information to prepare voters for Election Day. Residents can also vote in person on Election Day, but because of the pandemic, you will be encouraged to wear a mask and practice social distancing. You can also register at your local clerkโs office on Election Day in Michigan to vote in the presidential election.