Fighting the sense that nothing will make a difference. Claim your rights. “In Unity Ther
Fighting the sense that nothing will make a difference. Claim your rights. “In Unity There is Strength” In the wake of the Voting Rights Act, these voter crusades were nonpartisan efforts to increase voter registration and education. Instead of endorsing candidates, the campaigns sought to increase Black citizens’ sense of empowerment, and encourage participation in the democratic process. ““The power of the people is at the Ballot Box –Vote.” Top image: SCLC pamphlet courtesy Social Welfare History Archives, University of Minnesota LibrariesBottom image: Crusade for Voters pamphlet courtesy Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries More primary sources on the Social Welfare History Image Portal. -- source link
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