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!
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.
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.
Whose ballot is more likely to be rejected? White or Black?
Expanded mail-in voting raises a number of concerns. One of these, whose vote is more likely to count, on one hand a white vote on the other, a black vote.
‘Urgent and essential:’ How John Lewis’s death has renewed calls to protect voting rights
‘Urgent and essential’ is how the bill that would restore a crucial provision of the voting rights act promoted by the late John Lewis has been described.
Michael Jordan Pledges $2.5 Million to Legal Defense Organizations and to Protect Black Voting Rights
Legal defense organsizations are working to protect black voting rights. Former NBA superstar, Michael Jordan, is backing some of them with $2.5million
House Approves Measure to Rename Voting Rights Bill After John Lewis
John Lewis was an ardent advocate for voting rights for all. The House has voted to rename the H.R.4 in his name to honour his legacy.
Democrats urge action on voting rights as tribute to Lewis
John Lewis’s life project was protecting and expanding the right to vote. Democrats are encouraging Senate to take up a bill to honour his memory.
Amid accusations of violence, some say National Guard should no longer staff voting stations
National guard members have assisted or are set to help in several states, raising concerns over the possibility of voter intimidation [in upcoming polls], report.
Voter registration grows amid ongoing protests
George Floyd’s death from police brutality sparked a spate of nation-wide protests. Voter registration has also spiked in this context.