Selena Gomez & Bretman Rock Attend When We All Vote’s Culture of Democracy Summit

Selena Gomez takes to the podium during When We All Vote’s Culture of Democracy Summit on Monday (June 13) in Los Angeles.

The 29-year-old actress and producer gave the introduction to the Keynote Address at the event.

Michelle Obama was the keynote speaker, while Bretman Rock was also in attendance.

Read Selena’s speech inside…

“This work is incredibly important to me, especially when I think about the people who sacrificed so we can all exercise our right to vote,” Selena said at the event (via PopSugar). “The people in elected positions impact all of us and make decisions on the issues that we care about, including our right to vote. This November, in our midterm elections, we will decide who serves in all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 of 100 seats in the Senate, and countless elected officials at the local and state level. But we can’t ignore that a lot of people don’t vote in the midterm elections, and that’s why we’re here today — to change the culture around voting and increase participation in each and every election.”

She continued, “None of our work at When We All Vote would be possible without our founder, former first lady Michelle Obama. She launched When We All Vote as a nonpartisan organization, because this work is bigger than one party, one election, or one moment. Our goal is to increase voter participation, especially among Black, brown, and young voters, and to change the culture around voting.”

Michelle started her speech by saying, “Let me begin by thanking Selena for all her wonderful work. It has been great having her on my team, doing the great work of When We All Vote.”

FYI: Selena is wearing Prada.

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