Violence and voting: Is this the American way?

Wednesday, October 14, 2020
12:30 PM 2:00 PM

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In a couple weeks, we find out the results of the 2020 presidential election. For most white folks, voting is just something you either do or don’t. If you do vote, there is little chance that somewhere in your family history, someone was lynched, beaten or jailed for that very action. Democracy in this county is challenged by the many Black and Brown folks who force this country to live up to the promise it made to the citizens of this county.

In this session, we are going to take a look at some powerful and brave humans who put their lives on the line for the chance to vote. The infamous death of three friends connected to freedom schools, two men who are lesser known but nonetheless, forever connected by their death and one of the most powerful women to have ever fought for Black folks to be able to cast their ballots.

We also will meet a woman who firmly believes women shouldn’t vote. I don’t mean from the early 1900’s or even the late 1970’s, I’m talking about from just a few years ago. It’s important to talk about all sides of topics whenever we can. We need to understand this is an issue from the past, but voting is polarizing even to this very second.

Let’s honor their work as we get ready for one of the most historical elections ever.

Fannie Lou Hamer: