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FRI. OCT. 30 · 6 PMGOTV Mass Meeting · Keynote: Pastor Jamal Bryant
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Get Out The Vote Mass Meeting. Keynote speaker Pastor Jamal Bryant. Friday, October 30, 2026, 6 PM. Another Place Banquet and Event Center, 27221 Chardon Road, Richmond Heights. RSVP required for entry.

Fri., Oct. 30 · 6 PM · Richmond Heights

The GOTV Mass Meeting

Keynote: Pastor Jamal Bryant. The last time we put every organization from the breakfasts in one room before Election Day. Another Place Banquet & Event Center, 27221 Chardon Road, Richmond Heights.

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Get Out The Vote Mass Meeting flyer. Keynote Pastor Jamal Bryant. Friday, October 30, 6 PM, Another Place Banquet and Event Center, Richmond Heights.
GOTV Mass Meeting

Keynote: Pastor Jamal Bryant. Friday, October 30, 6 PM, at Another Place Banquet & Event Center, 27221 Chardon Road, Richmond Heights. The last time every organization from the breakfasts gets in one room before Election Day. RSVP required for entry. Seats are limited.

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