“The History of Voter Suppression and the Pathway Forward”

The right to vote has always been contested in America, as evidenced by the history of voter suppression following Reconstruction.  The period was marked by triumphs and tragedies that collectively worked to usher in a century of Black sovereignty as well as legal and extralegal expressions of white supremacy that sought to deny political power to African Americans.  Today this foundational democratic power is under assault, especially for communities of color. Join Dr. Terry Anne Scott, former professor and current Director of the Institute for Common Power, as she explores the history of voter suppression and the future of voter empowerment in America, and so much more. Dr. Scott will be joined by Victoria Elias, a voting rights advocate at Common Power.