#votingrightsact
La. Rep. Denise Marcelle spoke emotionally about her concerns that La. may end up with no black majority electoral districts as the legislature considers proposed new maps after #SCOTUS’ ruling. FOX 8 New Orleans #votingrightsact debate Redistricting Facts
Sabrina Wilson153,598 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
On the 60th anniversary of Texan Lyndon Johnson signing the #VotingRightsAct, Trump Republicans are undoing Martin Luther King’s work by redlining away minority representation in Congress. John Lewis would be proud of Texas Dems making Good Trouble to defend voters and Democracy.
Nancy Pelosi52,841 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
It is highly probable that the #SupremeCourt will decide to dismantle the remaining parts of Section 2 of the #VotingRightsAct, which would eliminate almost half of the black representation in the southern states. Everything occurring at this moment was detailed by rolandsmartin in his book "White Fear." If there has ever been a crucial time for us to unite and combat #whitesupremacy, it is NOW! #BlackAmerica, we must exercise our voting power in high numbers to overrule the #rightwing #Republican Party. I B-Mack also wrote an article how the gutting of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act will affect Black America, check that out as well! Impact of Eliminating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act on Black Voter Rights Order White Fear:
BMB Empower Network33,518 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten
I shared my thoughts Washington Journal on #SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas who replaced the late Justice Thurgood Marshall in 1991. He has consistently voted against the interests of black citizens. And today's #VotingRightsAct gutting is no exception. Ironic for a man who is black and has enjoyed the very freedoms he seems to abhor for others. #RedefiningFreedom
Sophia A. Nelson18,745 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
On May 26, 1965, the US Senate passed the historic #VotingRightsAct after people engaged in a series of organized #nonviolent direct action campaigns. That was 59 years ago today. Now is the time to constitutionalize voting rights! It's a necessary sacrifice. Let's get it done!
Be A King44,230 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
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