Most folks here know about 90 for 90. When a great American named Dr. Fergie Reid turned 90, Virginia folks felt registering 90 voters for his 90th birthday was their way of saying Happy Birthday and it was. This is what Dr, Reid wanted. This is what his family was delighted to hear about.
March 18th is Dr, Fergie’s 98th birthday. We need to do the same thing only we need to do it nationwide. This country can pull out of this right wing nuttery of fascist turning slope if we start registering voters right now.
After Daily Kos had a meetup in Florida back in 2015, I got a call from Dr, Reid’s son, Dr. Reid Jr. who introduced him to me by a Kossack named Beachpeanuts. She posted here. That day I introduced Dr. Fergie to Daily Kos and told him about the influence that DK had with the purpose of electing more and better democrats. Fergi Jr. told me about his Dad and his accomplishments and then told me about Dr. Reid’s birthday wish and how 90 for 90 was born. I was so impressed with his working for American democracy and then finding out he was a Veteran just made me so very more proud. He has accomplished so much in his life. He is a Civil Rights Activist and won an election during the Jim Crow era. I wanted him to receive the Congressional Medal of Freedom and went all the way to Washington to talk to folks about it.
On my way to Washington, I met Dr. Fergie Reid Sr. and Jr. What a memorable occasion as they were impressive to say the least. Our 10 year old at the time turns 18 in another week and she met them as well. Guess who is registering to vote come next week? Guess who wants every young person to get registered on their 18th birthday. Guess who really became aware of how important voting is on that day? They made a huge impression on that 10 ten old who is now seeing her future being challenged every day as she approaches her H.S, graduation and 18th birthday.
Look people, we can do more. We can’t wait for other people to hope folks register to vote and hope they show up. Unfortunately, we have to make them aware that part of democracy is voting and the other part is holding on to that right.
After meeting with Dr. Reid, I got involved with 90 for 90 and talked to Zen Trainer who got involved with the 90 for 90 project as did so many other Kossacks. Neeta Lind got involved, Meteor Blades got involved, Lamont Cranston, Gordon, Randalt, and the list goes on. ( I apoligize for leaving names out but there are many on here who work with 90 for 90). Another 90 for 90 fan is Angie from Washingon and they are still involved. We all made a difference and I know we did. He knows we did. He asks one thing for his 98th birthday and that is to register voters and when you live and prosper in activism this long, you should get your birthday wish.
Read about him right here with Angie’s latest post.
www.dailykos.com/…
A tweet from Angie’s post
Here is my first post waaaaaaay back when I wanted to get him a medal. Please read and then get active. This and many other Daily Kos Articles is preserved on the 90 for 90 website. That link is listed above in the tweet.
www.dailykos.com/… ( I have no idea why the pics disappeared)
Here is a sample of the 98 year old who needs his birthday wish more than ever in 2023 to be a real success to get out the vote. He is well aware of the dangers we are facing as a democracy and has been active all these years to preserve America. From the battlefield to legislature, he has defended democracy.
My family was fortunate to meet him and his son. My family has been active with getting out the vote every year and God knows Florida sure needs more registered democrats to get out the vote.
www.youtube.com/… ( click link) Great video to inspire young people.
Our 10 year old and my husband and me met with Dr, Reid Sr and Jr. The video did not come up but go to the link. The video will be there.
If a 10 year old can get out the vote then there is no excuse for we adults. She has helped me every year to GOTV.
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Vetwife with Dr, Reid second video that day.
So how about it? Get out the vote for this 98 year old hero.
Since these pics were taken, this much time has passed and glad to still be good friends with both of these activists ! Let’s do our part registering voters. Happy Birthday Dr, Reid and may we look forward to 100 for 100.
Our 10 year old turns 18 next week. Let’s help her get out the vote for her future as well as everyone in America’s future..
Our precious little activist is no longer 10 but determined to continue to get folks registered.
Her future depends on it.
So does yours.
Let us try with all our might to grant a 98 year old have his birthday wish. He deserves it. Not only does he deserve it, he earned that wish.