Tag Archives: Suffrage

Voting Rights Act Decision: ‘Why We Must Fight For Our Right To Vote’

Posted on June 26, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Derek T. Dingle In two months, we will officially commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. It was a historic moment in which more than 250,000 citizens – predominantly African American – flooded our nation’s capital to … Continue reading →

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Kemba Smith Interview: Voting Rights Advocacy

Posted on May 10, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Jenée Desmond-Harris In 1994 Kemba Smith was sentenced to 24 1/2 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a cocaine ring. The story of the harsh punishment dealt to a minor player — who admitted to lying and … Continue reading →

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