Getting Out the Vote: The Voting Rights Act Turns 40
Posted on August 09, 2005
Have you seen Children of Birmingham and Battleground Minnesota? In acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965, it is crucial that we commemorate the importance of this historic legislation but also address the flaws and discrimination that still exists in the American voting system.
Civilrights.org and AlterNet published an articles earlier this week that explores the VRA successes and triumphs as well as the continuing challenges voters face in today's political climate. Learn more in "The Voting Rights Act at 40: The Battle is Not Yet Over" from civilrights. org and "Freeing Up the Right To Vote" published on AlterNet.
Related Films: Battleground Minnesota
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