Walnut Creek Library - Contra Costa County Library

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
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LWVDV is&nbsp;co-hosting a Unite &amp; Rise for Voting Rights Day of Action with the National Council of Negro Women, Alameda Section, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Omega Upsilon Omega Chapter.
The August 9 LWVDV Day of Action commemorates the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). If you are interested in learning about how the Supreme Court's Callais decision weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act,&nbsp;see <a href="https://www.lwv.org/blog/scotuss-final-blow-dismantling-voting-rights-act" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">this LWV article</a>.&nbsp;
There will be a brief educational overview about the VRA and discussion about the current electoral challenges we face.&nbsp;Participants will also hear personal stories about how voting affects our lives and our communities, and have the opportunity to engage in Get Out the Vote activities.&nbsp;
The event will start at 3 pm in the Oak Room, on the second floor. Access the elevator from the main entrance (off the parking lot) or from the underground parking. 
RSVP: Email <a target="_blank" href="mailto:janet@lwvdv.org">janet@lwvdv.org</a> or sign up on <a href="https://us.list-manage.com/7J2qlpvkBks?e=ce58ee79b3&amp;c2id=59f450670384b1c4a34268bdd6f3ce6c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mobilize</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Local Event: Commemorate Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

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Commemorate Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

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Drawing on her latest research, Dr Sneff will explore how news of independence spread across the colonies and beyond, offering fresh insights into this pivotal moment in American history. This in-person event provides a wonderful opportunity to hear from the author and deepen your understanding of the nation’s founding.
This is a free event. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-when-the-declaration-of-independence-was-news-by-emily-sneff-tickets-1988023389474?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Please RSVP to reserve your spot and help us plan for seating. Thank you.</a>
You do not need to read the book in advance to enjoy the program. We encourage you to reserve a copy ahead of time. <a href="https://orindabooks.com/book/9780197816691" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to order your copy</a> of When the Declaration of Independence was News from Orinda Books.
Copies will also be available for purchase at the event, and the author will be signing books. Doors open for seating and book sales at 6 PM.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In 1776 people could hear the Declaration of Independence proclaimed in public squares and could read it in the pages of their local newspapers. Stories of the Declaration typically recount the work that took place inside the Continental Congress, focusing on the men tasked with drafting the text. Although Congress declared independence, the work of spreading the news involved printers, post riders, ship captains, civic leaders, soldiers, clerks, orators, preachers, diplomats, and translators.&nbsp;Published for the 250th anniversary of American independence, When the Declaration of Independence Was News returns to a time before the legacy of these words and the outcome of the war against Great Britain were known to reconsider what the founding of the United States meant to the people who were living through it.
This fresh perspective reveals how people first experienced the news of independence—and how uncertain and complex that moment truly was.
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Dr. Emily Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William &amp; Mary. She is a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the <a href="https://www.amrevmuseum.org/exhibits/the-declaration-s-journey" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Museum of the American Revolution</a> and <a href="https://historictrappe.org/special-exhibitions-currently-on-view-in-historic-trappe/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Historic Trappe</a>. 
This event is presented by the Acalanes Chapter, NSDAR, with the valued partnership of the Lafayette Historical Society, Moraga Historical Society, Orinda Historical Society, and the Commonwealth Club.

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