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NewsOne is back with Episode 3 of The Black Ballot, an exclusive new multi-episodic docuseries exploring the history of African Americans voting.
Each episode takes a deep dive into how American presidents’ decisions and policies have impacted the short and long-term trajectory of the conditions for African Americans, particularly as it pertains to voting.
Episode 3 focuses on the intersection of the civil rights movement and the evolving political landscape in America.
Beginning with activist Brittany Cunningham’s discussion on Muhammad Ali’s assertions, Episode 3 draws a parallel between Black Americans and the Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War. The narrative then shifts to the Chicago Open Housing Movement and the 1964 Harlem incidents, specifically highlighting the struggle for civil rights and the push for peace and justice.
On the shifting alliances and ideological battles within American politics, City College of New York history professor Steven F. Lawson, a noted Civil Rights Movement historian, discusses the growing frustration among white working-class voters with the Democratic Party, a sentiment that Dr. Martin Luther King also expressed as he began advocating for a more inclusive agenda beyond the two-party political system. However, as the story unfolds, the focus shifts to President Lyndon B. Johnson’s announcement not to seek re-election, a historic decision that paved the way for Hubert Humphrey to secure the Democratic nomination in 1968.
Providing a compelling look at how historical actions and decisions continue to influence current political dynamics, Episode 3 should resonate with the ongoing struggles for voting rights and equality, particularly for Black Americans.
Don’t miss out on this deep dive into the legacy of the Black vote and the continued fight for justice and representation.
Stay tuned for future episodes of The Black Ballot.
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