Voting Rights Act Gutted! How SCOTUS Undermined Black Political Power

The Voting Rights Act just took a major hit—and the consequences could reshape elections across the country.In this episode of Fearless Politics, Dr. Avis sits down with Holli Holliday, Esq., President of Sisters Lead Sisters Vote, to break down what happened to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, why this Supreme Court decision matters, and how it could affect Black political power for years to come.Together, they explain how voting rights, redistricting, racial discrimination, local elections, voter registration, and community organizing all connect in this moment.In this episode:What happened to Section 2 of the Voting Rights ActWhy proving racial intent is so difficultHow redistricting can weaken Black representationWhat this means for voters, candidates, and organizersWhy local elections matter more than everHow 1 Million Black Voters Rising is mobilizing communitiesWhat people can do right now to fight backThis is not a moment to retreat. This is a moment to organize, register, run, vote, and build power.Learn more: 1 Million Black Voters Rising: https://sistersleadsistersvote.org/scotus-just-gutted-the-voting-rights-act-what-happened-and-what-we-do-next/ Sisters Lead Sisters Vote: https://www.onemillionblackvotersrising.org/Stay connected and don’t miss what’s coming next:▶️ Follow the podcast for weekly episodes 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 📲 Connect with Dr. Avis on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlessdravis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.AvisJonesDeWeeverTiktok: https://tiktok.com/dr.avisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dravisjonesdeweever/Substack: https://substack.com/@dravisWebsite: https://www.fearlesspoliticspodcast.com