Global InformationDemetrius Jifunza information
Demetrius Jifunza | |
|---|---|
| Founder, Sarasota Chapter Florida Rights Restoration Coalition | |
| Vice president, Sarasota Chapter NAACP | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Demetrius Smart 1977 (age 46–47) Florida, U.S. |
| Education | (BA) |
| Occupation | Paralegal, activist, pastor |
| Known for | Voter rights activism |
Demetrius Jifunza (born 1977) is an American Christian Methodist Episcopal pastor and activist who is among the most visible spokespersons and leaders in the felony disenfranchisement, Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Initiative.
Born in Florida, Jifunza, whose birth name was Demetrius Smart, is best known for advancing the awareness and subsequent passing of Florida Amendment 4.
This amendment to the Constitution of Florida passed by ballot initiative on November 6, 2018, as part of the 2018 Florida elections. The proposition restored the voting rights of Floridians with felony convictions after they complete all terms of their sentence including parole or probation.[1]
- ^ "Initiative Information". Florida Division of Elections. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- Lopez, German (November 6, 2018). "Florida votes to restore ex-felon voting rights with Amendment 4". Vox. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
"'Our Voice Will Count.' Former Felon Praises Florida Passing Amendment 4, Which Will Restore Voting Rights to 1.4 Million People". Time. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- "Florida voters approve Amendment 4 on restoring felons' voting rights". Miami Herald. Retrieved January 1, 2019.