DFW Pastor, Social Leader Provides Solutions for the ‘Most Dangerous and Critical Election of Our Lifetime’

As we get closer to the critical November election, it’s important to remember the historic influence that leaders of faith have had in politics. Iconic examples such as the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, as well as Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton, have shown us the critical intersection and responsibility that leaders of faith have in educating our community on politics, especially for the voices of those that are marginalized and oppressed. But who’s got next?

No stranger to advocating for both faith and community, Dr. Frederick Haynes III, senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, has declared the 2020 election

as the most crucial and dangerous of our lifetime. Nationally known as “the drum major for justice, he has dedicated his life, and pulpit, to following in the footsteps of civil rights icons and boldly leading a new movement for change. Dr. Haynes, he is available to be interviewed and go deeper on the following conversations:

• The responsibility of churches in the 2020 election and how they can become designated as “Super-Sites” to mobilize, educate and register voters. Friendship-West Baptist Church has been designated a Super Site for early voting and regular voting. The Black vote will be vital to the outcome of the 2020 election.

• Dr. Haynes is also using his platform to register voters, recruit election poll workers, educate voters and fight voter suppression, which is especially critical here in Texas with the Governor’s recent efforts.

• Dr. Haynes recently hosted a “Your Vote Your Voice” event with United States Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, where they registered voters before the October 5th deadline. They are provided free flu shots, free COVID-19 testng and food distribution.

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