What a powerful reminder that barriers to the ballot box aren't ancient history. Our ancestors have overcome so much, but we've still got work to do.
What a powerful reminder that barriers to the ballot box aren't ancient history. Our ancestors have overcome so much, but we've still got work to do.
@ReverendWarnock We can get it done with the help of Senator Warnock!
@ReverendWarnock @EJDionne The Republican Minority leader has said that African Americans are not Americans. What’s old is new again.
@ReverendWarnock This is the day to day history that our kids need to know about for sure.
@ReverendWarnock @DemCastUSA My mom and dad paid theirs every time they came due.
@ReverendWarnock It also took an entire day, to be tested and register to vote!
@ReverendWarnock @BostonHistory Interesting that the receipt specifically says "Male" poll tax. I wonder if the rate for women was higher to make it even harder for them to vote?
@ReverendWarnock @JAHarps The year of my birth! This is not ancient history, but remembrance of the conditions my grandparents and parents faced when attempting to vote!
@ReverendWarnock Get everyone an ID so they can vote. Require it to vote.