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Voting rights remain one of the defining civil rights issues of our time, and the South continues to be at the center of
MDCJune 5, 2026

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Voting rights remain one of the defining civil rights issues of our time, and the South continues to be at the center of that struggle.

In a new commentary published by Mississippi Free Press, MDC President & CEO Lakeisha Hood Moïse and Race Matters Institute Director Kamilah Pickett examine the continued dismantling of Voting Rights Act protections and what it means for Black political power, representation, and democracy across the South. The piece explores how today's legal and political battles are connected to a much longer history of disenfranchisement, and why the consequences extend far beyond elections. Read the full commentary by clicking the link in our bio! #VotingRights #Democracy #TheSouth #RaceMatters #BlackPoliticalPower #CivicEngagement #MDCInc
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