Bethel Dukes Branch of ASALH: The Voting Rights Act and Democracy

February 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

A partial calendar on the left is set against a bright yellow background, with BRANCH EVENTS in bold, dark blue text—perfect for tracking Archive highlights and celebrating ASALH Membership activities.

Live Digital Event | February 22, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. EST

Learn about the history of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and the systematic dismantling of this legislation since 2013. Presenter Professor ER Shipp will detail the need for attendees to move from apathy and indifference to an informed understanding of the erosion of democratic practices on the local, state, and regional levels of government. The ballot box, a hard-fought win, needs to be safeguarded.