Voting Rights in the South Featured in Mississippi Free Press
MDC President Lakeisha Hood Moise and Race Matters Institute Director Kamilah Pickett have published a new commentary in the Mississippi Free Press examining the continued dismantling of Voting Rights Act protections and what it means for Black political power across the South.
The commentary connects today’s legal and political battles over voting rights to the South’s longer history of disenfranchisement, exploring why protecting equitable representation remains essential to ensuring communities have a voice in the decisions that shape healthcare, education, housing, economic opportunity, and public investment.
As Southern states continue to redraw district maps and courts weaken longstanding protections against voter dilution, the authors argue that the consequences extend far beyond elections. The piece also reminds readers that attacks on voting rights rarely stop with one community—and that protecting our democracy requires continued civic engagement, collective action, and accountability.
The commentary reflects MDC’s ongoing commitment to advancing equitable systems and strengthening civic participation across the South.
