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Protect The Black Vote

Protect The Black Vote

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Started by Anonymous 22 years, 7 months ago
Black America, did you know that our right to Vote will expire in the year 2007. The Voter\'s Rights Act signed in 1965 by Lyndon B. Johnson was just an ACT. It was not made law. In 1982 Ronald Reagan amended the Voters Rights Act for another 25 years. Which means that in the year 2007 we could lose the right to vote! In the year 2007, Congress will once again convene to decide whether or not Blacks Should retain the right to vote (crazy but true). In order for this to be passed, 38 states will have to aprove an extension. This isludicrous! Nott only should the extension be approved, but also the Act must be made a Law. Our right to vote should no longer be up for discussion, review, and/or evaluation. We must contact our Congresspersons, Senators, Alderpersons, etc., to put a stop to this! As bona fide Citizens of the United States, we African Americans cannot afford to drop the ball on this one. We have come too far to let government make us take such a huge step backward. So please, let us push forward to continue to build the momentum towards gaining equality. Please sign this petition and inform others that it exists. This is an election year. We all remember the indignities African-Americans suffered during the 2000 Presidential Election. Many of our voices were not heard in that election. Imagine all our voices being silenced at once. One voice One Vote

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December 13, 2004

The momentum we have built proves that we refuse to let Congress treat our fundamental rights like a temporary favor. It is insulting that these politicians get to decide our future every few years while we sit back and watch. Keep the pressure on them until the Voting Rights Act becomes permanent law.

Reached 100 supporters

December 13, 2004

6 Comments

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Sarah Singh
22 years ago Featured

Every person in this country deserves to have their vote counted no matter what. Keep fighting.

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Brenda Turner
22 years ago Featured

Voting is a right not a privilege that can be taken away. What is happening in DC right now is shameful.

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Marcus Ellis
22 years ago Featured

This is ridiculous. How is this even a question in the 21st century? Our rights arent up for debate.

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Jasmine Lambert
22 years ago Featured

We need to stay loud about this. Too many people fought and died for this right to let it just go away like that.

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David Guerrero
22 years ago Featured

Unbelievable. The fact that this has to be addressed is madness.

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Tyrone Lowe
22 years ago Featured

WAKE UP PEOPLE!! They trying to take us back to the 60s. We cant let this happen.

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