Unfiltered stories of Black resistance, erased heroes, and hidden truths. We connect the past to today’s fights so the next generation never has to ask “why didn’t they teach us this?”
The Enforcement Acts of 1870 and 1871 were federal laws passed during Reconstruction to protect Black Americans’ constitutional rights after the Civil War.
Following the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, white supremacist groups like the Ku Klux Klan used violence and intimidation to prevent Black citizens from voting and participating in government. Local authorities often refused to intervene.
The Supreme Court has narrowed how Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act can be used in redistricting cases, making it harder to challenge maps that dilute minority voting power.
The decision in Louisiana v. Callais raises the standard for when race can be considered in drawing district lines, creating uncertainty for future voting rights cases. This ruling reflects a broader shift in the Court’s approach, influenced in part by long-standing arguments from Justice Clarence Thom
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