Voting Rights Act

Michelle Obama Announces Week of Action to Sign Up Voters

WAKA Action 8 News,
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by WAKA Action 8 News

Michelle Obama is marking the 53rd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by urging Americans to participate in a week of action to get people signed up to vote. The former first lady announced Monday that the When We All Vote Week of Action will be held Sept. 22-29. Mrs. Obama, a co-chairwoman of the When We All Vote organization,…

Events Planned in Selma to Commemorate Voting Rights Act in Selma

George McDonald,
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by George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The 52nd anniversary of the signing of the historic Voting Rights Act is this weekend and several events have been planned in Selma to mark the occasion. A program detailing the history of the Selma Voting Rights Movement will be held at the Selma Interpretive Center. Brown Chapel AME Church will host a forum for…