@notebonyebeene: Voting isn’t a one-time task—it’s a lifelong commitment to protecting the rights fought for by those before us. The 15th Amendment (1870) granted Black men the right to vote on paper, but Jim Crow laws, poll taxes, and violence denied them access for generations. The 19th Amendment (1920) is often celebrated as victory for women’s suffrage—but white suffragists routinely sidelined Black women, who were left unprotected and barred from the polls for decades more. It wasn’t until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that Black women and men secured real, enforceable access to the ballot. Democracy isn't a static achievement; it requires continuous action to keep the door open for everyone. Which historic voter rights advocate inspires you the most? Drop their name below! SOURCES & HISTORICAL CONTEXT: • 15th Amendment (1870): National Constitution Center https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/amendments/amendment-xv • Black Women & Suffrage: National Park Service https://www.nps.gov/articles/african-american-women-and-the-nineteenth-amendment.htm • Voting Rights Act of 1965: National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/voting-rights-act #VotingRights #BlackHistory #WomensSuffrage #BlackWomensHistory #VotingRightsAct1965

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