John Lewis Voting Rights Act

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Voting Rights Act, Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, theGrio.com
August 6, 2025
60 years later and in the Trump era, activists and legal experts are fretting about the deterioration of the Voting…
April 6, 2022
Bridge signage wouldn't change, but the words “foot soldier” would get separate marking, including silhouette art of the historic protesters.
Mitch McConnell - theGrio.com
January 23, 2022
Black Voters Matter founder Latosha Brown says she's not surprised by McConnell's remark because his actions are aligned with his…
A group of protesters with a "Black Votes Matter" sign
January 21, 2022
The Senate's inability to move forward on voting rights legislation is a setback for American democracy, not just the Democratic…
Funeral Held For Former Rep. John Conyers In Detroit
January 18, 2022
Stevie Wonder called out lawmakers on MLK Day for refusing to act on passing legislation on voting rights protection.
Signs indicating where to vote
January 14, 2022
The stakes for the Democratic Party could not be greater, and the future of American multiracial democracy itself hangs in…
January 10, 2022
"In 2020, millions made their voices heard at the polls," Obama tweeted, noting that foes of "progress are making it…
Martin Luther King III -theGrio.com
December 15, 2021
"You show up for the bridges now show up for the people!” Arndrea King, president of Drum Major Institute, said…
Stacey Abrams Campaigns For Joe Biden In Las Vegas
October 7, 2021
Abrams also took the time to call out Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) for opposing the John…
Ben Jealous and other activists were taken into custody by U.S. Secret Service
October 5, 2021
Ben Jealous, activists were taken into custody by U.S. Secret Service on the eve of the Senate's debate on the…
August 25, 2021
The legislation passes as Republicans in nearly every state propose — and many are passing — restrictive voting laws.
President Biden Welcomes WNBA Champions Seattle Storm To The White House
August 23, 2021
President Joe Biden got down on one knee in the East Room during the celebration of the WNBA champions Seattle…
August 18, 2021
Changes to qualified immunity, which protects bad officers, have little chance of making it into the George Floyd Justice in…
August 12, 2021
Fair Right Action has been instrumental in promoting fair elections nationwide and the all-important aim of getting voters to the…
Demonstrators sit outside Terminal B/C at the Reagen National Airport. (Photo: Marconja Zor)
August 8, 2021
Twenty-six protesters were arrested outside Reagan National Airport while demanding voting rights protections for Black Americans.
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August 6, 2021
Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III hosted a call on August 5 to honor the 56th anniversary of…
July 30, 2021
“The Summer of Activism” akin to the 1960s is the blueprint to make Republicans move on the For The People…
July 30, 2021
In a short clip, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act that "the people of…
July 23, 2021
Johnson, among 10 protesters cuffed on Capitol Hill Thursday, is the second Congress member arrested in support of key bills.
July 21, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris told CBS News that the issue of voting rights is non-partisan and "should be approached that…