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Despite Senate Rejection of Freedom to Vote Act Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda Will Travel to DC to Fight for Voting Rights

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Friday, October 22, 2021

Dr.Joseph E.Lowery risked his life in the fight for the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.Protecting the right to vote is a cornerstone of the work we do.

Key Points: 
  • Dr.Joseph E.Lowery risked his life in the fight for the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.Protecting the right to vote is a cornerstone of the work we do.
  • We're asking those who can not travel to call their Senator and tell them to pass the Freedom to Vote Act," adds Butler.
  • Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization performing year-round voter registration, education and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia.
  • A. Milner, and Butler, the organization has headquarters in Atlanta and offices in Athens, Albany, Macon, Augusta, LaGrange and Savannah.