NAACP’s ‘5280 Good Trouble’ event in Aurora encourages Black voters to get involved in this election

State Rep. Naquetta Ricks speaks at an Aurora Branch NAACP meeting at the Community College of Aurora
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State Rep. Naquetta Ricks speaks at an Aurora Branch NAACP meeting at the Community College of Aurora, as they kick off their 5280 Good Trouble initiative to encourage people to vote. Aug. 3, 2024.

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State Sen. Janet Buckner speaks during an Aurora Branch NAACP meeting at the Community College of Aurora, as they kick off their 5280 Good Trouble initiative to encourage people to vote. Aug. 3, 2024.

Thomas Mayes attends an Aurora Branch NAACP  meeting
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Thomas Mayes attends an Aurora Branch NAACP meeting at the Community College of Aurora, as they kick off their 5280 Good Trouble initiative to encourage people to vote. Aug. 3, 2024.

The Aurora Branch NAACP kicks off their 5280 Good Trouble event
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The Aurora Branch NAACP kicks off their 5280 Good Trouble initiative to encourage people to vote, during a meeting at the Community College of Aurora. Aug. 3, 2024.

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Marlene Price attends an Aurora Branch NAACP meeting at the Community College of Aurora, as they kick off their 5280 Good Trouble initiative to encourage people to vote. Aug. 3, 2024.

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Gail Pough dances during an Aurora Branch NAACP meeting at the Community College of Aurora, as they kick off their 5280 Good Trouble initiative to encourage people to vote. Aug. 3, 2024.

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Maurice Murray shows off his shirt, which says ,"We are living history," after an Aurora Branch NAACP meeting at the Community College of Aurora. Aug. 3, 2024.

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