Voter Suppression Is Happening in the South. This Organizer Fights It.
One of the defining issues heading into this year’s midterms is how redistricting has rapidly reshaped electoral maps across the country. When the Supreme Court gutted much of the Voting Rights Act earlier this year, a number of states redrew maps eliminating majority-Black districts, weakening Black political power potentially for years to come. Subscribe to […]
Voter suppression is an alarming issue gaining momentum in the South as the midterms approach. Redistricting has played a significant role in reshaping electoral maps, with the Supreme Court's recent decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act further exacerbating the problem. This has led to the elimination of majority-Black districts, potentially suppressing Black political power for years.
LaTosha Brown, co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund, which focuses on increasing voter participation among minority communities in the rural South, speaks about the rampant white supremacist consolidation of power that is stripping away the rights, opportunities, and access points for people of color. Brown's personal journey into politics and her relentless fight against ongoing voter suppression efforts in the South are discussed in this week's podcast.
The importance of mobilizing Black voters now cannot be overstated as these communities face unprecedented challenges in the face of diminishing political representation.
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