The Most Sacred Right
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The Struggle for Black Suffrage: Oppression and Resilience
This chapter examines the historical challenges of black politics during the Jim Crow era, highlighting the violent suppression of black suffrage by groups like the Klan. It reflects on the fears of leaders such as Frederick Douglass and the enduring battle for voting rights against a backdrop of racial intimidation.
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