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National social justice advocate Tamika D. Mallory to headline Souls to the Polls in St. Pete and conclude with Nolan Wells march
The free community event will include voter engagement, entertainment, free food, door prizes, family activities and a ceremonial Stroll to the Poll honoring Nolan Wells.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nationally recognized social justice advocate and author Tamika D. Mallory will make a special guest appearance at the 2026 Souls to the Polls event on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the St. Pete Coliseum, located at 535 Fourth Ave. N. in St. Petersburg.
The free, family-friendly event will bring together residents, faith-based organizations, community leaders for an afternoon dedicated to voter participation and civic engagement ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Mallory, a prominent civil rights activist and influential voice in the national movement for racial and social justice, will be a guest speaker and join community members in encouraging residents to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
A special highlight of the event will be a ceremonial march in solidarity of Nolan Wells at 3 p.m.
In addition to voter outreach, attendees can enjoy free food, live entertainment, games and contests for children and adults, door prizes and access to community resources. Free transportation to the polls will be available to help eliminate barriers to voter participation.
The Souls to the Polls initiative is presented by the Power of the Vote Collective, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, Urban League Florida Suncoast, Allegany Franciscan Ministries and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Upsilon Omega Chapter, Power Broker Media Group, St. Petersburg Branch NAACP, Woodson African American Museum of Florida, National Council of Negro Women St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section, African American Heritage Association, Black Voters Matter, Race Without Ism, Saturday Shoppes, Tampa Bay Breakfast Club, New Direction Career Services, Progressive Missionary Baptist Church and other community organizations.
