In our current political landscape, we are witnessing a pivotal moment in history where the power wielded by Black voters is being increasingly recognized and acknowledged—although not always with positive intentions or to positive ends. It is crucial to lean into this moment ahead of the 2024 election and recognize its implications for democracy and Black social life.
Read MoreThe Voting Rights Act of 1965 – Reflections of a Generation Xer
I was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1973. My parents were immigrants from Guyana, a small Caribbean country on the northern coast of South America and they always believed in the American reality: that working hard, being a good person and staying conscientious were virtues with guaranteed dividends.
Read MoreThe Demise of The Voting Rights Act
Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Section 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) was unconstitutional, and did so on the grounds that the increased voter registration, voter turnout and increased minority office-holders make preclearance a hindrance on state sovereignty.
Read MoreCBCF Urges Communities to Boost Civic Engagement in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling on the Voting Rights Act
According to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, (CBCF) the historic rulings this week by the U.S. Supreme Court are a wakeup call for African Americans to pay greater attention to the legislative process and to judicial nominations.
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