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FOR PLANNING PURPOSES Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Contact: Ashlynn Profit, [email protected] MONDAY: Michelle Obama to Headline When We All Vote’s Culture of Democracy Summit  Selena Gomez, Janelle Monáe, Chris Paul, Alexis McGill Johnson, Nikole Hannah-Jones and more to speak at nonpartisan convening on protecting and strengthening democracy ahead of the 2022 midterm elections (Los Angeles, CA): On Monday, June 13th, When We All Vote will host the first-ever Culture of Democracy Summit at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. When We All Vote Co-Chair and Founder Michelle Obama will serve as the keynote speaker. This nonpartisan, full-day convening will bring together artists, athletes, academics, grassroots organizers and business leaders to discuss the role different industries play in protecting and strengthening democracy through voter registration, education, mobilization and culture change.  In addition to remarks on the main stage, a press room will be available on-site where speakers and talent will provide comments and interviews throughout the day.  WHAT: The Culture of Democracy Summit WHO:   Michelle Obama, Founder and Co-Chair, When We All Vote Stephanie L. Young, Executive Director, When We All Vote Selena Gomez, Co-Chair, When We All Vote Janelle Monáe, Co-Chair, When We All Vote Chris Paul, Co-Chair, When We All Vote Tracee Ellis Ross, Ambassador, When We All Vote Alexis McGill Johnson, President, Planned Parenthood Action Fund Nikole Hannah-Jones, Staff Writer, The New York Times Magazine; Creator, The 1619 Project Doc Rivers, Head Coach, 76ers Nneka Ogwumike, WNBPA President and WNBA MVP and Champion CJ McCollum, NBA Guard & NBPA President Magic Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises Maya Wiley, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund Mary Kay Henry, International President, SEIU Wanda Sykes, Emmy-winning writer, comedian, actor and producer A full list of speakers is available here.  WHEN: Monday, June 13th from 19th at 9 am PST to 7 pm PST. Mrs. Obama’s remarks will take place at 6:00 pm PST WHERE: Banc of California Stadium, 3939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037 A limited number of in-person press passes will be available.  Press interested in attending must RSVP to [email protected] no later than Thursday, June 9th at 12 pm PST/3 pm EST A full schedule of speakers and events for the Culture of Democracy Summit on June 13th is below: Opening Remarks Stephanie Young, Executive Director at When We All Vote Introductory Remarks Kyle Lierman, CEO of Civic Nation Valerie Jarrett, Board Chair of Civic Nation Welcome to Los Angeles Magic Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises Armchair Conversation: History of Democracy and Voter Suppression in America This conversation will reflect on the history of democracy in the United States and the parallels to what’s happening today.  Introduction: Tracee Ellis-Ross, Ambassador, When We All Vote Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and creator of the landmark 1619 Project, Historian on American democracy, and Staff Writer at The New York Times Magazine. Voting Research Presentations Christina Baal, Executive Director of Public Wise Ian Bassin, Executive Director of Protect Democracy Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, Newhouse Director of CIRCLE Panel: Tech, Media, & Disinformation Experts and researchers in disinformation will discuss how technology and media are used to spread disinformation, the role of culture, and solutions beyond mainstream news. Moderator: Wesley Lowery, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Graham Brookie, Senior Director of Atlantic Council Digital Forensic Research Lab Sonja Diaz, Founding Director of UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Initiative Jacquelyn Mason, Director of Programs of Media Democracy Fund & Disinfo Defense League A Conversation with Alexis McGill Johnson What does the impending Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision mean for reproductive rights? This panel will cover what’s happening on the ground and how groups are organizing in the states. Introduction: Janelle Monáe, WWAV Co-Chair and Jeannie Mai Jenkins, Emmy Award-winning Producer and Host Of The Real Daytime Alexis McGill Johnson, President of Planned Parenthood Action Fund Alencia Johnson, Founder & CIO of 1063 West Broad & Leading Conversation: Workers' Rights and Democracy Mary Kay Henry, International President, SEIU Lunch Break with DJ Diamond Kuts Voting Research Presentation  This presentation will premiere new research findings on civic representation — including the appearance of civic and elected leaders, voting behaviors, and issue advocacy — in popular television shows in 2020. Caty Borum, Executive Director of Center for Media & Social Impact Panel: Entertainment & Social Responsibility — Changing the Narrative The entertainment industry has a huge influence on how people view themselves and the world they live in. We will hear from creators, actors, and industry leaders on how we can create more impactful and balanced depictions of civic engagement in media and entertainment to promote a healthier democracy. Moderator Adam Conover, Comedian and Host of Higher Ground’s “The G Word” on Netflix Scott Budnick, Film producer, Founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), and CEO of One Community, LLC Charles D. King, Founder & CEO of MACRO Wanda Sykes, Emmy-winning writer, comedian, actor, producer Panel: How the Criminal Justice System Disenfranchises Voters Disenfranchising voters with felony convictions is a long-standing voter suppression tactic. From bail reform and ending mass incarceration to decriminalizing marijuana and police reform, so many issues impact who can and can’t vote.  Moderator: Tiffany D. Cross, Host of The Cross Connection on MSNBC Daryl Atkinson, Co-Director of Forward Justice Gicola Lane, Advocate at Campaign Legal Center and Restore Your Vote Louis L. Reed, Senior Advisor at the REFORM Alliance Maya Wiley, President & CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights) Panel: Sports & Democracy This conversation will focus on the role athletes and leagues play in moving our society forward and the critical role voting and civic education play in the fight for social justice. When We All Vote is hosting this conversion in partnership with the NBA Social Justice Initiative. Introduction: Chris Paul, Co-Chair, When We All Vote; James Cadogan, President of the NBA Social Justice Coalition Moderator: Cari Champion, Broadcast Journalist and former ESPN Anchor Doc Rivers, Head Coach of the Philadelphia 76ers and former professional player CJ McCollum, professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans Nneka Ogwumike, WNBA LA Sparks Vivek Ranadive, Owner of the Sacramento Kings Panel: From the Screen to the Streets: What Drives Gen Z to Take Action Part II As a follow-up from our virtual day, this conversation will feature rising activists of Gen Z as they share insights on movements, organizing, and more. Moderator: Judith Nwandu, Reporter of The Shade Room Anto Chávez, Video Producer/Journalist United We Dream Deja Foxx, Founder of Gen Z Girl Gang Chelsea Miller, Co-Founder of Freedom March NYC Fight for our Vote Pledge Presentation Stephanie Young, Executive Director of When We All Vote Andrea Hailey, Executive Director of Vote.org Awards Ceremony The Culture of Democracy Awards recognize leaders across industries and communities who are doing critical work to strengthen democracy through voter registration, mobilization, and culture change. Awards will be presented across 13 categories including: Music, Sports, Entertainment, Media, Beauty + Fashion, Business Leaders, Community Partners, Grassroots Organizations, Volunteers, My School Votes, Tech + Platforms and Creative Alliance Stephanie Young, Executive Director of When We All Vote Keynote Introduction Selena Gomez, When We All Vote Co-Chair Keynote Speech by When We All Vote Founder and Co-Chair Michelle Obama   ABOUT When We All Vote:  When We All Vote, an initiative of Civic Nation, is a leading national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to change the culture around voting and to increase participation in each and every election by helping to close the race and age gap. Created by Michelle Obama, When We All Vote brings together individuals, institutions, brands, and organizations to register new voters across the country and advance civic education for the entire family and voters of every age to build an informed and engaged electorate for today and generations to come. We empower our supporters and volunteers to take action through voting, advocating for their rights, and holding their elected officials accountable.  In 2020, When We All Vote ran a robust, multifaceted campaign and reached more than 100 million people to educate them about the voting process and get them registered and ready to vote. The initiative also led in voter education, registration, and volunteer engagement and as a result, 512,000 people started or completed the voter registration process, and nearly 500 media, corporate, and nonprofit partners joined its efforts. Michelle Obama launched When We All Vote in 2018 and is joined by fellow Co-Chairs Stephen Curry, Becky G, Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, H.E.R., Liza Koshy, Jennifer Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monae, Chris Paul, Megan Rapinoe, Shonda Rhimes, Bretman Rock, Kerry Washington and Rita Wilson.  When We All Vote is a key initiative within Civic Nation, a 501(c)(3) organization, and works with Civic Nation Action, a 501(c)(4). These organizations are homes for changemakers who inspire, educate, and activate people around the issues that will define this generation.    ABOUT Civic Nation: Civic Nation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit home for changemakers who inspire, educate, and activate people around the issues that will define this generation. Civic Nation empowers and educates individuals, companies, institutions and organizations to drive culture, systems, and policy change, working towards a more inclusive and equitable America. Seven initiatives are a part of the Civic Nation family: When We All Vote, United State of Women, ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, End Rape On Campus, It’s On Us, Made to Save and We The Action. Learn more here.   ###