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Celebrating the Voting Rights Act of 1965
August 3, 2020 We’re thrilled to have two temporary art installations up this month celebrating voting rights in Utah! The Voting Rights Act became law on August 6, 1965 to ensure that all people had access to the ballot, regardless of race. Our interactive art pieces celebrate the women of color who fought for equal […]Read More -
Better Days 2020 – Week 10 – The Impact of the Voting Rights Act, in Maps and Charts
June 1, 2020 Welcome back to Reading Club! For our last week, we’re looking at the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), an essential piece of legislation protecting the rights of people of color who often faced significant obstacles when trying to vote. This Vox article by Dara Lind features 19 different charts and maps […]Read More