Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
Obama’s 2020 eulogy for John Lewis emphasized the importance of voting rights. Despite efforts to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, they were defeated by a Republican filibuster. Voter rights are intersectional, affecting communities impacted by natural disasters, low-wealth communities, students, and those involved in criminal justice reform. The 2024 election is crucial for voting rights, with non-white voters now making up a third of the electorate. The future of voting rights depends on electing candidates who embody Lewis’s vision and ensuring free and fair access to voting.