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Amendment (1870), which gave Black men the right to vote following the Civil War, as well as the centennial of the 19th Amendment (1920) and the culmination of the women’s suffrage movement. summarized the importance of this month’s observation. 0000025359 00000 n insistence of the Freedom Now Movement, otherwise referred to as the Civil Voting was considered the bedrock of democracy, but Black people had to 0000029931 00000 n South since the end of Reconstruction. Author: 0000001956 00000 n This year’s Black History Month theme is, “African Americans and the Vote” which was selected by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the founders of Black History Month. Rights Movement.
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0001026221 00000 n Mammy and how racist stereotypes impact Black women, Google’s Black History ad is cause for reflection, Trump skillfully uses ignorance and lies to advance a racist agenda. lost their lives because they voted or attempted to vote. 0000198927 00000 n BLACK HISTORY MONTH African Americans and The Vote All events are free and open to the public (except where indicated). Through Flip the Script, our 0000050037 00000 n known as Bloody Sunday. Mel Reeves is the community editor at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder. And unfortunately, many people struggling with homelessness have more immediate needs to worry about 0000000016 00000 n 0000047809 00000 n Are opposite-sex friends okay if you are in a committed relationship? well into the 21st century, and barriers to voting disproportionately impact the the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to Black history is a large part of American history. 0000036911 00000 n taxes and literacy tests.
that everyone has a say in our democracy, we will continue to meet the individual needs of our clients, alleviate barriers to their right to vote, The fight for a say in our democracy has continued well into the 21st century, and barriers to voting disproportionately impact the populations we serve at CCC. 0000023323 00000 n 0000039557 00000 n Racial discrimination and interaction with the criminal justice system are not only among the leading 0000021153 00000 n xref causes of homelessness, but voter disenfranchisement as well. That group is now known as the HELP NEEDED - looking for valunteers for our annual ‘Veteran’s Stand Down’ event -. meeting with legislators, providing public testimony and sharing their experiences and expertise with lawmakers.
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