Event: Who Gets to Vote? “Bending Toward Justice” Facilitated by Dr. Theodore Foster -- March 31

The 15th Amendment may have granted African Americans the right to vote, but it hardly ushered in a new era of voting equality. Instead, it marked the beginning of a new chapter in the struggle for equality. In “Bending Toward Justice,” historian Gary May shows how the Voting Rights Act of 1965 helped bring down Jim Crow and provide pathways to the ballot box.

Join us in discussing this book and others in "Who Gets to Vote?", an unforgettable book club that includes scholar-led discussions on voter rights.

Event: Who Gets to Vote? “One Person, No Vote” Facilitated by Dr. Pearson Cross -- March 24

Timely and eye-opening, “One Person, No Vote” reveals how racially-driven voter-suppression tactics persist even more than 50 years after the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This book looks at the role of gerrymandering, voter ID laws, poll closures, and more in limiting access to the vote.

Join us in discussing this book and others in "Who Gets to Vote?", an unforgettable book club that includes scholar-led discussions on voter rights.

For more information about the series, including how to participate, view Who Gets to Vote?.

Event: Who Gets to Vote? “The Embattled Vote in America” Facilitated by Dr. Pearson Cross -- March 10

Sign up today for “The Embattled Vote in America” session of "Who Gets to Vote?"

This week’s selection is an NYT bestseller that looks at the long, complicated history of voting rights in the US. It also encourages readers to consider the consequences of not guaranteeing those rights in the Constitution.

For more information about the series, including how to participate, view Who Gets to Vote?.

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