The Orlando Magic have been working alongside Florida Rights Restoration Coalition executive director Desmond Meade for months as they push to increase voter awareness and participation.
The relationship took another step Thursday as Magic coach Steve Clifford joined FRRC staff members and volunteers celebrating the inaugural “Desmond Meade Day.”
Meade led the effort in 2018 to pass Amendment 4 — a grassroots initiative that restored the voting rights to more than 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions.
“Desmond Meade Day” also was dedicated to serving the community through education, voting rights and homeless support — areas that represent important parts of Meade’s life.