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Civics 101: How to Fight Back Against Voter Suppression
This program aired Friday, August 14th, 2020 @ 12 EST
Join The Center for a discussion on voter suppression in the United States. This panel will explore the impact of the Voting Rights Act as well as the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court decision in 2013. The panel will also discuss what steps citizens can take to ensure that their right to vote is honored, elections are free and fair and that their vote is counted.
Panelists:
Kimberly C. Ellis, Ph.D.
Scholar of American and Africana Studies,
an Artist, Activist and Entrepreneur
Congresswoman Nikema Williams
State Senator, Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Georgia,
and the Democratic nominee for Georgia’s 5th Congressional District
Jennifer Lamson
Deputy Director, Democracy Initiative
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Articles:
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Voting Rights in America, Six Years after Shelby v. Holder | Brennan Center for Justice
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Voting Rights Act was John Lewis’ life’s work. 55 years later, minority voter suppression remains | USA Today
