The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote as guaranteed under the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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Lets Talk About Bloody Sunday:
On March 7, 1965, John Lewis led marchers across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama and faced brutal attacks by oncoming state troopers, footage of the violence shocked the nation and galvanized the fight against racial injustice.
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With a week left until election day, we look back at African-American voting rights history to acknowledge how far we've come. As we commemorate our history, we hope you are encouraged to make your voice heard on November 3, 2020.
Join your fellow ABLA members virtually THIS Saturday, October 24th at 1:00 p.m. for our Fall Meeting! Registrants will receive the Zoom link and access information closer to the event. We hope to see you all there!
RSVP Here: secure2.convio.net/gwu/site/…
It’s time for ABLA's Annual Fall Meeting! Join your fellow ABLA members virtually on Saturday, October 24th at 1:00 p.m. to hear reports from ABLA and BLSA leadership, as well as updates from Law School administration. Please come prepared with questions or comments to share.
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What’s on your ballot addresses who will decide how much money your local schools will receive, whether highways and roads are kept safe, and how public transportation works in your community.
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Local and state governments play a huge role in making decisions that affect each one of us on a daily basis—from education and health care to infrastructure and housing.
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Are you wondering how you can help? Consider volunteering as a poll worker in your jurisdiction.
Visit powerthepolls.org for more information.
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Visit protectthevote.net to learn more about their Election Protection Program.
They recruit and train volunteer poll monitors who do not enter the polling place, except in limited circumstances.
You can make a major difference for voters in your community by signing up to be an election protection voter.
Visit protectthevote.net to learn more about their Election Protection Program.
#ABLAVOTES
Mobilize the power of your voice on Election Day. Click this link to get registered today: weall.vote/
The countdown is on! We have less than five weeks until we head to the polls on November 3. During these weeks, ABLA will examine ways to help in the election process, what positions and legislation is on varied ballots across the country, and the history of voting rights.
Featured panelists consist of the Hon. Dweynie E. Paul ’03 (NYC Civil Court Judge, Kings County), Wayne McKenzie ‘89 (General Counsel, NYC Department of Probation), and Tiffany Smith ’08 (Partner, WilmerHale)
New York City Mixer Next Thursday!
Sept. 17, 2020 - 6:30-8:00pm - ZOOM
Registration Link:
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Dr. Gregory H. Williams (JD ‘71) received both a J.D. and a Ph.D from GWU. Dr. Williams began his academic career at GWU where he served as Director of the GW- Washington Project, as a liaison between District of… instagram.com/p/CEFVM57JX56/…
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Dr. Gregory H. Williams (JD ‘71) received both a J.D. and a Ph.D from GWU. Dr. Williams began his academic career at GWU where he served as Director of the GW- Washington Project, as a liaison between District of… instagram.com/p/CEFVM57JX56/…