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African-American and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles

Here is our collection of articles concerned with African-Americans and Democracy. Few ongoing crisis in American elections have more importance to the integrity of the democracy than the imperative of ensuring voting rights for African-Americans. Also see Democracy Chronicles articles on African-American Voting Rights, the Civil Rights Era, Minority Voting, and our unfortunate category: Racism.

Georgia Republicans Take Aim at Role of Black Churches in Elections

By DC Editors - March 8, 2021 Leave a Comment

Georgia Republicans Take Aim at Role of Black Churches in Elections

Georgia Republicans are proposing new weekend voting limits, which could greatly limit political participation of black churches.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Religion and Democracy, Republicans, Voter Suppression

The Woman Who Was Key In Getting Us the Voting Rights Act

By DC Editors - February 27, 2021 Leave a Comment

The Woman Who Was Key In Getting Us the Voting Rights Act

Little known, Amelia Boynton played a key role in getting us the voting rights act and actively organised the Selma to Montgomery marches.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, Civil Rights Era, Election History, Voting Rights Act, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

The Historical Significance of Malcolm X’s Assassination

By DC Editors - February 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

The Historical Significance of Malcolm X’s Assassination

Malcom X was one of America’s most prominent civil rights activists. His assassination has a historical significance that cannot be ignored.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Celebrity Politics, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Era, Election History

Extreme Georgia Voting Law Targets Black Voters

By DC Editors - February 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

Extreme Georgia Voting Law Targets Black Voters

Not up to 100 days since Biden took office the Republican-led state of Georgia is voting a law that directly targets black voters.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Suppression

Trump Lies, Cruz Complicity, and Why Black Lives Matter in Texas

By Steve Schneider - January 29, 2021 Leave a Comment

Black Lives Matter in Texas

Carroll G. Robinson, law professor, attorney and Democratic activist, took time out from his hectic schedule to do an email interview.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Redistricting, Republicans, Voter Suppression, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

Not A Lost Cause: A Black Queer Southerner’s Perspective on Southern Politics

By Erin Green - December 2, 2020 2 Comments

Not A Lost Cause: A Black Queer Southerner’s Perspective on Southern Politics

Georgia flipped blue in the November 3 election to the surprise of many. However, there is little awareness of the role voter suppression might have played in keeping Georgia red in the past.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, American Local Elections, American State Elections, Democrats, LGBT People and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Republicans, Voter Suppression

Trump Push To Invalidate Votes In Heavily Black Cities Alarms Civil Rights Groups

By DC Editors - November 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

Trump Push To Invalidate Votes In Heavily Black Cities Alarms Civil Rights Groups

Trump attempts to overturn the vote in key states targeted disenfranchisement of black voters, raising civil rights concerns.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, American State Elections, Civil Rights, Democrats, Minority Voting Rights

Dream speech: why the 2020 vote will be a historic election

By Jack Jones - October 3, 2020 2 Comments

Dream speech: why the 2020 vote will be a historic election

Martin Luther didn’t get the opportunity to see in the flesh “The Promise Land”…but he knew that it was coming and he would have to fight for it!

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, American State Elections, Democrats, Republicans, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

How Black Americans have been blocked from voting throughout U.S. history

By DC Editors - September 22, 2020 Leave a Comment

How Black Americans have been blocked from voting throughout U.S. history

After slavery, disenfranchisement has been one of the greatest injustices to African Americans who have been blocked from voting throughout U.S. history.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy

Elections 2020: a more inclusive process is needed

By Jack Jones - September 14, 2020 10 Comments

Elections 2020: a more inclusive process is needed

Attacks on minority voting rights is a major concern as November’s elections near. Collective action to ensure a more inclusive process is needed.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, American Local Elections, American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights

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