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Defending the Vote at 63rd March | Washington DC News
This August 28th, Washington D.C. will host the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington—but this time, it’s all about defending the vote. Led by Reverend Al Sharpton and the family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with major civil rights groups rallying behind them, the event is a direct response to recent Supreme Court rulings that’ve weakened the Voting Rights Act. For veterans of the Civil Rights Movement, it’s a painful reminder that the fight for fair representation is far from over. Young Black lawmakers are stepping up too, framing this as a crucial call to action for the next…
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