For important law to survive into the future, latino Voting Rights Act activism is sorely needed
Voting Rights Act articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Voting Rights Act was a landmark piece of national legislation in the United States that prohibits discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Also see our section on American democracy as well as our articles on African-American voting rights, Voter Access, and Racism.
What Obama Can Do To Save the Voting Rights Act
With the power of his office, Obama has many tools he can use to help save the Voting Rights Act
40-Day Racial Equality March Sets Out From Selma
Southern states to host mass racial equality march seeking to draw attention to rise in tensions
Senate Legislation Seeks New Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court dismantling of law last year prompts move for new Voting Rights Act for 21st century
Analyzing President Johnson’s Voting Rights Act Opinion
Recent documentary on Selma march ignites debate on President Johnson’s Voting Rights Act advocacy
VIDEO: Voting Rights Weaken Since Civil Rights Era
Since Civil Rights Era
Much of gains in voting rights won during activist 60’s protest have waned since Civil Rights Era
Obama Remarks at Selma 50th Anniversary March
President Obama spoke at the Selma 50th Anniversary commemorations marking historic Bloody Sunday
Analyzing Selma March Impact on Ferguson Movement
Activists again descend on Alabama to discuss the 1968 Selma march impact on the 50th anniversary
Supporting John Legend Voting Rights Act Oscar Comments
In star-studded Oscar night performance, rapper Common and singer John Legend voting rights support grounds overly lavish ceremony in reality of America
Ferguson Protests Spread Nationwide Then Globally
African-American community reels from officer court ruling as Ferguson protests spread nationwide