tdr on Move - National Press Club 2016 National Press Club - Washington, DC October 2016 NPC Book Rap featuring Gloria J. Browne-Marshall and "The Voting Rights War" The Voting Rights War examines voter laws posing challenges to American voters -- especially African-Americans -- from slavery through current controversies of voter suppression, including grandfather clauses, literacy tests, felony disenfranchisement and photo identification requirements. It focuses on the NAACP’s century-long struggle to achieve voting equality through efforts on the ground and in court, and the organization’s often contentious relationship with the Supreme Court. An engaging and accessible read, it tells the story of the civil rights attorneys who fought in court as well as the brave foot soldiers that paid for voting rights with their lives. The Voting Rights War also discusses the broader context of voting rights, how they are connected to political power, and what’s at stake in the upcoming election. More ... Previous article: tdr on Move - Carnegie 2016 Prev Next article: tdr on Move - Public Citizen 2016 Next
