Episode 689: For the First Time in American History, Alabama Has 2 Black Members Congress, Thanks to the Protections of the VRA. It Wasn’t Easy.

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 7th, 2025
For the First Time in American History, Alabama Has 2 Black Members Congress, Thanks to the Protections of the VRA. It Wasn’t Easy.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Section 2 provides opportunity for communities of minority voters to elect the Congressional candidate of their choice by creating a majority minority voting district. In 2025, Alabama - for the first time in history – has two Black members of Congress. It wasn’t easy.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
Alabama Reflector - U.S. Supreme Court rules Alabama’s congressional maps violate Voting Rights Act
Brennan Center for Justice - Supreme Court Upholds Section 2 of Voting Rights Act in Allen v. Milligan; Brennan Center Reacts
American Democracy Minute - A Victory for Black Voters as Court Approves Special Master’s Maps in Alabama

American Democracy Minute - Alabama Redistricting Committee Defies SCOTUS Milligan Decision, Again Proposing Only One Majority Black Congressional District

Alabama Relector - For 1st time in history, Alabama will have two Black U.S. House members serving together
Groups Taking Action:

National Redistricting Foundation, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, ACLU Alabama

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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