John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

March On For Voting Rights - Atlanta, GA

64 Years After Racist Filibuster, Senate Action Needed

The longest filibuster by an individual senator, Strom Thurmond's opposition to the 1957 Civil Rights Act, paved the way for…
by Anoa Changa
08.28.21
Protesters with Signs at March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Washington, D.C., USA, photo by Marion S. Trikosko, August 28, 1963

Marches, Jubilee Celebrations, and More On Aug. 28

Saturday will be action-packed with multiple marches in D.C., and across the country, along with a Saturday evening virtual Jubilee…
by Anoa Changa
08.27.21
#theblackballot Texas Democrats Speak To The Press On Need To Pass John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Honoring John Lewis

The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would restore and expand provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act gutted by…
by Anoa Changa
08.26.21
Activists Join Freedom Friday March At MLK Memorial In Washington, DC

Over 185,000 Georgia Voters Sent Pre-Purge Notices

Election officials sent over 185,000 voters contact notices, a preliminary step before purging, prompting renewed calls for passage of the…
by Anoa Changa
08.24.21
Senate Rules Committee Holds Field Heating In Atlanta On Georgia Voting Laws

Georgia GOP Removed Black Election Board Members: Report

A well-respected expert in election administration and voting rights, Ms. Helen Butler, testified at Monday's Senate hearing about her removal…
by Anoa Changa
08.27.21
#theblackballot Selma Bloody Sunday 50th Anniversary
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Where The John Lewis Voting Rights Act Stands

In the one year since the voting rights icon John Lewis died, the efforts to undermine Americans' ability to cast…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.25.21
Faith Leaders Voting Rights Rally in Georgia

'We Ain't Going Back'

Faith leaders and elected officials gathered Tuesday to pray and demand action on federal voting rights legislation.
by Anoa Changa
08.25.21
SENATE VOTE

Joe Manchin Doesn't Care About Black West Virginians

The Democratic Senator from West Virginia penned an op-ed opposing Democracy reform legislation, citing a lack of bipartisan support despite…
by Anoa Changa
08.25.21
Vice President Harris Swears In Eric Lander To Lead Office Of Science And Technology Policy

Kamala Harris Tapped To Lead Voting Rights Fight

A reflection of the country they represent, Harris, along with other Black women leaders within the Biden administration, leverage their…
by Anoa Changa
08.25.21
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