Thousands join Black political rally in birthplace of Civil Rights movement

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA woman holds a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People hand fan while taking part in the National Day of Action (Reuters)Thousands gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, a historic site for the Civil Rights Movement, to rally for voting rights amidst ongoing Republican redistricting efforts. US Senator Cory Booker emphasised the importance of the current generation protecting the gains and rights secured by their ancestors, warning against losing them. The rally highlighted concerns that recent Supreme Court rulings have weakened voting rights laws, leading to stricter voter identification requirements and registration restrictions in several states. Veterans of the Civil Rights Movement expressed alarm at the rapid rollback of protections, noting that rights won through decades of struggle are being eroded. The protest specifically addressed Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, where a federal court redrew boundaries to address diluted Black voting power, but a subsequent Supreme Court decision could allow a different map favouring the Republican Party. In fullThousands rally to defend Black political representation in the birthplace of Civil Rights movementThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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