Posts Tagged ‘Voting Rights’
Supreme 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 MoreBernard LaFayette, civil rights leader who helped launch Voting Rights Act, dies aged 85
A young LaFayette worked with Martin Luther King Jr. before working for equality around the globe, ever aware that his work enraged some.
Read MoreIn Interview, Bennie Thompson Warns of Renewed Attacks on Black Voting Rights
The congressman, who hails from a small Mississippi town, knows there is plenty of work to do and hopes others will pick up the torch.
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 MoreBlack residents worry new congressional district could be lost in Supreme Court case
Predominantly black Lousiana district at risk of losing political leverage.
Read MoreNAACP sues Texas over congressional redistricting, saying it strips Black voters of political power
Texas has redrawn congressional maps, giving power to white voters, who are the minority, and diluting others’ votes.
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 MoreUS supreme court sharply divided on Louisiana race-based redistricting case
Legal saga over state’s majority-Black districts could be vehicle for justices to further weaken the Voting Rights Act
Read MoreAdvocates fight for voting rights of formerly incarcerated people in Mississippi
One woman is working for lasting change after having a felony stripped her of employment opportunities and the right to vote.
Read MoreSimple Steps to Make Voting Easier
From vote-by-mail to making Election Day a national holiday, voting rights advocates are engaged in myriad efforts to increase voting access.
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