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The Black vote is under attack. We won’t stand for that. A project of People For the American Way Foundation.
Sixty years ago today, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law.
Sixty years later, the threats to that progress are more real than ever. Learn more:
Sixty years later, the threats to that progress are more real than ever. Learn more:
August 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Sixty years ago today, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law.
Sixty years later, the threats to that progress are more real than ever. Learn more:
Sixty years later, the threats to that progress are more real than ever. Learn more:
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to congressional maps drawn by the governor, another blow to voting rights for Floridians.
A dissenting judge said the maps “not just diminished,” but “eliminated” Black voting power in the state. #DefendTheBlackVote
A dissenting judge said the maps “not just diminished,” but “eliminated” Black voting power in the state. #DefendTheBlackVote
July 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to congressional maps drawn by the governor, another blow to voting rights for Floridians.
A dissenting judge said the maps “not just diminished,” but “eliminated” Black voting power in the state. #DefendTheBlackVote
A dissenting judge said the maps “not just diminished,” but “eliminated” Black voting power in the state. #DefendTheBlackVote
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Voter suppression has had severe impacts on Americans of color, but the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 has helped protect voters from voter suppression tactics.
@ruthgreenwood.bsky.social and William Roberts explain voter suppression ahead of the VRA anniversary on August 6th: buff.ly/DrrfxHg
@ruthgreenwood.bsky.social and William Roberts explain voter suppression ahead of the VRA anniversary on August 6th: buff.ly/DrrfxHg
July 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Voter suppression has had severe impacts on Americans of color, but the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 has helped protect voters from voter suppression tactics.
@ruthgreenwood.bsky.social and William Roberts explain voter suppression ahead of the VRA anniversary on August 6th: buff.ly/DrrfxHg
@ruthgreenwood.bsky.social and William Roberts explain voter suppression ahead of the VRA anniversary on August 6th: buff.ly/DrrfxHg
Black voting power is on the ballot August 5
“A federal three-judge panel ordered Mississippi to conduct the elections because the court determined the Legislature diluted Black voting strength when lawmakers redrew legislative districts.” #DefendTheBlackVote mississippitoday.org/2025/05/09/f...
“A federal three-judge panel ordered Mississippi to conduct the elections because the court determined the Legislature diluted Black voting strength when lawmakers redrew legislative districts.” #DefendTheBlackVote mississippitoday.org/2025/05/09/f...
Federal court approves Mississippi legislative redistricting. Special elections will proceed - Mississippi Today
The panel has held that none of the state’s prior maps gave Black voters a realistic chance to elect candidates of their choice.
mississippitoday.org
July 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Black voting power is on the ballot August 5
“A federal three-judge panel ordered Mississippi to conduct the elections because the court determined the Legislature diluted Black voting strength when lawmakers redrew legislative districts.” #DefendTheBlackVote mississippitoday.org/2025/05/09/f...
“A federal three-judge panel ordered Mississippi to conduct the elections because the court determined the Legislature diluted Black voting strength when lawmakers redrew legislative districts.” #DefendTheBlackVote mississippitoday.org/2025/05/09/f...
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My father’s dream was rooted in more than hope. He understood that "love without power is sentimental and anemic," and that building the Beloved Community requires ongoing and steadfast democratic action.
July 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
My father’s dream was rooted in more than hope. He understood that "love without power is sentimental and anemic," and that building the Beloved Community requires ongoing and steadfast democratic action.
The four Texas districts included in a Department of Justice complaint to justify the move are all currently represented by Black or Latino members of Congress.
Voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. #DefendTheBlackVote
Voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. #DefendTheBlackVote
Texas legislators are looking to redraw congressional maps, shrinking the power of Black and brown voters in the state. The constitutionally required census and redistricting process is still five years away. #txleg
July 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The four Texas districts included in a Department of Justice complaint to justify the move are all currently represented by Black or Latino members of Congress.
Voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. #DefendTheBlackVote
Voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. #DefendTheBlackVote