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#Next20: 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act is “a moment of reckoning.”
When sharing her dreams for the future, Chloe Mason said, "I would love to dismantle the racism embedded in this nation, to grant children an equitable and anti-racist education. Without an accurate representation of history, there's no way to move forward and create change." While these words pack power, the fact that Chloe is a 17-year-old high school senior makes her statement even more profound. Chloe is too young to have her vote count in the upcoming November election, but she doesn’t let age silence her ability to demand equity and representation. As Senior Teen President of the Greater Essex County (NJ) chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc, Chloe spends her free time leading civic engagement opportunities like reminding people the importance of getting out the vote. Chloe joined fellow voter engagement advocates for the second episode of #Next20, featuring teen activist Dylan Wilkes, Senior Teen Legislative Chair, Greater Essex County, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., as well as established trailblazers [...]
John Lewis remembered by voting rights activist in song
John Lewis is remembered by voting rights activist LaTosha Brown in song, as she discusses continuing the legacy of the late Civil Rights Movement icon. […]
LaTosha Brown on McConnell’s claim that voter suppression is ‘nonsense’
In a recent interview Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell downplayed concern over voter suppression. LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter Fund, who personally had to wait hours to vote this year, reacts in an interview with Lawrence O’Donnell. Click Here to View