The Voting Rights Act of 1965 tackled voter suppression in the United States. While it significantly increased the registration of Black voters, it was not without controversy.

Call me naive, but I’ve never quite gotten why some politicians want to limit voters’ ability to cast their ballots. Sure, I know that plenty of people like to flip the classic ...

Sr. Lum’s other nursing positions include Good Samaritan School of Practical Nursing in Selma, St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Elmira, New York, University of Rochester Nursing and Nurse ...

ATLANTA (AP) — The state of Georgia is seeking another Supreme Court showdown over the Voting Rights Act, asking a federal appeals court on Thursday to interpret the 1965 law in a way that could ...

A newly filed lawsuit by the Department of Justice argues the way Houston County elects its county commission violates the U.S. Voting Rights Act of 1965, hurting Black voters' ability to elect ...

Director Michael Morris said the weekend's events and free admission will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. "The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum has exhibits related ...

Latino political representation has increased at all levels, from the local city council to state legislatures and Congress, ever since the Voting Rights Act of 1965 banned electoral ...

A newly filed lawsuit by the Department of Justice argues the way Houston County elects its county commission violates the U.S. Voting Rights Act of 1965, hurting Black voters' ability to elect ...

That is why the Voting Rights Act of 1965 continues to hold such an important role in securing and maintaining basic rights for our democracy.