“We need to celebrate our ancestors’ many achievements under onerous circumstances as it inspires Black women today to stay engaged and stay the course in fighting for voting rights,” said Scoon.

“No one should be allowed to threaten others at or near a voting precinct,” Scoon & Chandler said. “The record shows that the aggressor was also shouting support for one presidential candidate when he threatened the women at the precinct. This case should never have been dismissed.”