voting rights act

SCOTUS Just Gutted the Voting Rights Act and Black Political Power in the South Is on the Chopping Block

Wednesday's 6-3 ruling didn't just gut a Louisiana map. It handed every Republican statehouse in the country a roadmap to redraw Black voters out of power before the 2026 midterms.
04/29/2026

The Legacy of Black Voter Suppression: How Far Have We Come?

The fight is not over.
08/15/2024

3 Takeaways From The Federal Appeals Court Voting Rights Act Decision

The VRA is once again under attack, this time in Arkansas with a decision that may have far reaching consequences.
11/28/2023

Alabama Ordered To Use New Congressional Map That Empowers Black Voters

The new district could put the Democrats in play to pick up an additional House seat in the 2024 election.
10/06/2023

House Democrats Introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Into Congress

The legislative effort, led by Rep. Terri Sewell, seeks to restore gutted sections of the Voting Rights Act
09/21/2023

Alabama Congressional Map Struck Down Again For Not Complying With Voting Rights Act

The three-judge panel rebuked Alabama Republicans for defying court orders and will have another map independently drawn.
09/05/2023

Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King Talk March On Washington Anniversary And Why Black Votes Still Matter

The 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington will take place on August 26.
08/24/2023

Alabama State Attorneys Say Creating Two Black Congressional Districts Would Be Unconstitutional

Republicans point to the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling to defend what opponents say is a Voting Rights Act violation.
08/09/2023

Supreme Court Blocks Formation Of New Black Majority Voting District In Louisiana

The right-wing justices appear poised to strike a clause from the Voting Rights Act.
06/29/2022
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Granddaughter Addresses Voting Rights

"We're battling the same issues," Yolanda Renee King said.
11/09/2021

Rev. Al Sharpton Warns Voting Rights Under Threat As Advocates Head to March on Washington Anniversary Event

Demographic shifts show Black political power is rising.
08/27/2021