Posts Tagged ‘Voter Suppression’
Alito Said Racism Was Over. Southern States Are Now Rushing to Revive Jim Crow.
Is Jim Crow returning? New Southern voting maps aim to dismantle majority-Black districts in South Carolina, Alabama, and across the South.
Read MoreThe Voting Rights Act is now a ‘dead letter’ after latest Supreme Court decision
While Justice Elena Kagan wrote a strong dissent, the overall decision of the Supreme Court was to weaken race-based voting protections.
Read MoreThe Voting Rights Act is now a ‘dead letter’ after latest Supreme Court decision
While the impact on voting rights, power, and accessibility remains unknown, many are worried about the latest Supreme Court decision.
Read MoreSupreme Court Ruling Threatens Black Voting Power Beyond Louisiana
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s new majority-Black district in a 6-3 ruling, exploring the implications for Black voting.
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus fears GOP redistricting will shrink its numbers
Voters and politicians are both concerned over Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s redistricting map, which will disenfranchise many, they argue.
Read MoreThis Date in History: The Wilmington Massacre of 1898
White supremacists interfered with Black voters and overthrew the elected multiracial officials in what’s called the only successful American coup.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: One Person, No Vote by Carol Anderson with Tonya Bolden
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s November Book of the Month: One Person, No Vote by Carol Anderson with Tonya Bolden. We invite you to join us for a virtual discussion on Zoom.
Read MoreThe Voting Rights Act is facing the biggest threats in its 60 years
For some, the Voting Rights Act is as important at the Declaration of Independence, yet others continue to thwart the law.
Read MoreThis Date In History: The Colfax Massacre Occurs
The murderous White League was formed because white southerners were afraid that Black voters wouldn’t support their party.
Read MoreA Reversal Cannot Undo the Damage Caused by This Voting Fraud Case
Crystal Mason was cleared of any voting fraud charges this past week after years in prison and a decade of receiving safety threats connected to her false conviction.
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