Georgia Republicans are proposing new weekend voting limits, which could greatly limit political participation of black churches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump Lies, Cruz Complicity, and Why 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.