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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.

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

by Jack Jones - October 3, 2020

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

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

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

Whose ballot is more likely to be rejected? White or Black?

by DC Editors - August 10, 2020

A white person and a Black person vote by mail in the same state. Whose ballot is more likely to be rejected?

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, American Local Elections, American State Elections, Racism and Prejudice

‘Urgent and essential:’ How John Lewis’s death has renewed calls to protect voting rights

by DC Editors - August 2, 2020

'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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, Civil Rights Era, Democrats, Martin Luther King Jr., Republicans, Voting Rights Act

Michael Jordan Pledges $2.5 Million to Legal Defense Organizations and to Protect Black Voting Rights

by DC Editors - July 31, 2020

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

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, American Local Elections, American State Elections, Celebrity Politics

House Approves Measure to Rename Voting Rights Bill After John Lewis

by DC Editors - July 28, 2020

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.

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

Democrats urge action on voting rights as tribute to Lewis

by DC Editors - July 21, 2020

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.

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

Amid accusations of violence, some say National Guard should no longer staff voting stations

by DC Editors - June 18, 2020

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.

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

Voter registration grows amid ongoing protests

by DC Editors - June 10, 2020

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, American Local Elections, American State Elections, Voter Registration

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