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'Represent' charts the United States' long struggle for the right to vote

NPR's Book of the Day

CHAPTER

Historical Struggles for Voting Rights: The Legacy of Robert Smalls

This chapter explores the historical impact of Robert Smalls, a Black congressman during Reconstruction, as a symbol of Black political advancement post-Civil War. It examines the enduring myths surrounding voter fraud and their repercussions for marginalized groups in their fight for voting rights, drawing connections between historical and contemporary challenges faced by communities of color and women.

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