July 31, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C.— VOA has released a four-part special series on what is considered the most effective piece of civil rights legislation enacted in the United States, the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The series marks the 50th Anniversary of the legislation, on August 6.“Voting Rights Act at 50” examines the struggle for the freedom to vote many African-Americans faced at the time, as well as the after-effects of the historic law that banned racial discrimination in the voting process for millions of African-Americans. The series is produced and reported by VOA correspondents Chris Simkins and Jeff Swicord. Read More