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The history of Black voter suppression — and the fight for the right to vote

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LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter explains the voter suppression that Black voters have faced throughout the years, from activists fighting for the right to vote in 1965’s civil rights marches in Selma, Alabama to the issues with this year's presidential primaries in Georgia.

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Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 03:05 PM
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