Voter Suppression in 2025: How We Got Here & What's Next | The Funkiest 15 min in Black History

In this episode of The Network with Michael Prejean, Dr. Sharlene Sinegal- DeCuir — African American & Diaspora Studies Chair at Xavier University — breaks down the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Shelby County v. Holder, and the modern tactics threatening Black voting power today.This is Black history in bite-sized form — the Funkiest 15 Minutes in Black History.If you care about democracy, justice, and the future of our people… this episode is required viewing.Chapters included:The VRA explainedHow suppression evolvedWhy certain communities are targetedHow racism still shapes policyWhy YOU must stay educated and stay wokeTimestamps: 0:00 – Intro – Welcome to The Network + Funky Four Corners0:32 – Opening Quote (Nina Simone) 1:00 – Introducing Dr. Sinegal- DeCuir2:00 – Her Published Work & Credentials3:30 – Where to Find Her Work4:00 – Flowers Segment (Honoring Her Mother)5:20 – Diving Into the Voting Rights Act of 19657:00 – Shelby County v. Holder Explained8:20 – Modern Voter Suppression Tactics9:30 – How Suppression Impacts Communities11:00 – Why Voting Still Matters12:00 – Supreme Court’s Misunderstanding of Systemic Racism13:00 – Myth of Post-Racial Society13:30 – Rapid Fire: Agree/Disagree + Either/Or14:40 – Good Medicine From the Good Doctor15:15 – Outro + Sign-OffSubscribe for more episodes that feed your spiritual, physical, mental, and financial growth — the Funky Four Corners of Life.📲 Follow The Network on IG: @podcast_with_prejean🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeSubscribe to The Network."You never know — you might need it."