3 min
Intel 5-2024: Back in Black History Intelligentsia21c
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- Documentary
Black History Month focuses attention on the journey of Blacks in America-events and people. It brings back reflection on the historical path Blacks have navigated through trying times for equity as citizens on American soil. Great was the fight for the 1964 Civil Rights Act. It gave Blacks the right to vote. However, it came with many restrictions. The 1965 Voting Rights Act was intended to provide stronger voter protections for Blacks. The legislation was challenged to the Supreme Court. Protections were invalidated. Voter protections for Blacks have eroded. No signs of needed legislation soon. Gains won...and lost. With voting, Blacks have regressed back in Black history. This Black History Month brief is about Black voter suppression.
Black History Month focuses attention on the journey of Blacks in America-events and people. It brings back reflection on the historical path Blacks have navigated through trying times for equity as citizens on American soil. Great was the fight for the 1964 Civil Rights Act. It gave Blacks the right to vote. However, it came with many restrictions. The 1965 Voting Rights Act was intended to provide stronger voter protections for Blacks. The legislation was challenged to the Supreme Court. Protections were invalidated. Voter protections for Blacks have eroded. No signs of needed legislation soon. Gains won...and lost. With voting, Blacks have regressed back in Black history. This Black History Month brief is about Black voter suppression.
3 min