The struggle continues; Lawyers Committee voting rights lawsuit. #timetowork
A black person has not served on the Jones County Board of Commissioners since 1998.
Source: Lawsuit seeks voting rights for black rural residents in North Carolina
DESCENDANTS OF THE MOVEMENT: EYEWITNESSES TO CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY
History often focuses on children of the movement—youngsters who were active participants in the fight for civil rights. But there were other young people who played a part in that history, as well—descendants of the movement, those who witnessed their parents or relatives fight to end segregation in the South.
And here is their stories……
Civil rights champions honored at Heritage Awards
Mississippi Power paid tribute to four iconic individuals for their pioneering work in advancing the causes of human and civil rights at the 2017 Heritage Awards Saturday night.
This year’s honorees, Victoria Gray Adams, Lawrence Guyot Jr., Col. Lawrence Roberts and Lucimarian Tolliver Roberts all stood as symbols of hope and perseverance in the face of tough circumstances.
http://mississippipowernews.com/2017/02/13/civil-rights-champions-honored-at-heritage-awards/
Is Sessions ready to say no to Trump? – The Washington Post
Hopefully, Sessions will not get confirmed. There is still time to contact your US Senator at https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm. This is an interesting article that reminds us what is at stake.
When it comes to the Justice Department, the new president could be Nixon all over again.
Source: Is Sessions ready to say no to Trump? – The Washington Post
Trump’s voter fraud unicorn could pose grave threat to voting rights
This article discusses the harm that Trump’s unfounded pronouncement of voter fraud could do the right to vote. You can read more here: http://www.phillytrib.com/news/trump-s-voter-fraud-unicorn-could-pose-grave-threat-to/article_0e763bde-6374-50cc-a2f0-6af4af1801a7.html
A lifetime ban from the ballot box is an excessive penalty that we must change. Felon https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/11/03/he-was-ready-to-plead-guilty-he-wasnt-ready-to-give-up-his-right-to-vote/
Voter Registration Deadlines
Find out when your states voter registration deadline is in 2016. Rock the Vote provides a list of all the voter registration deadlines important to know before you can vote in the election.
Source: Voter Registration Deadlines
Virginia Republicans Seek to Slow the Restoration of Rights
Republican lawmakers plan to submit a bill to the state legislature that would serve as a setback to the restoration of rights for previously convicted persons. You can read more here.
McAuliffe restores voting rights to 13,000 felons – The Washington Post
The Va. governor acted one month after the state Supreme Court threw out a broader clemency effort.
Source: McAuliffe restores voting rights to 13,000 felons – The Washington Post
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