Posts Tagged ‘Voting Rights’
Black 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.
Read MoreDrop-In Tour of Risking Everything
At the end of the run of Risking Everything at ABHM, we will be offering a guided tour of the exhibit with the price of admission. Join us on November 2nd at noon to learn about the exhibit from one of our trained Griots (docents) before it leaves! No registration required The Wisconsin Historical Society’s…
Read MoreNew Virtual Gallery: Risking Everything, The Fight for Black Voting Rights
The fight for Black voting rights can be explored through virtual and physical exhibits, as well as ABHM’s book club.
Read More‘I see the apathy’: Saginaw city’s Black voters could be vital – if they vote
Less than half of registered voters in Saginaw city voted in the 2020 election, this predominantly Black county is critical for the result of the 2024 election.
Read MoreThe Journey to Voting Rights Restoration for the Formerly Incarcerated
The Clean Slate Initiative is committed to dismantling the barriers that prevent millions of Americans from casting their vote.
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