The Louisiana League of Concious Voters is a successor organization to thousands of voting rights efforts. African-Americans have worked both alone and in coalition to increase voter participation since the early 19th century. The passage of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States did not guarantee the right to vote to African-Americans. The retreat of voting rights to African-Americans in 1877 was brutally enforced at the end of the nineteenth century and not returned until nearly sixty years later. Now, the 1965 Voting Rights Act is being destroyed. Thirty-four states passed laws to suppress participation of black and Latino voters thus allowing Donald Trump to win the presidency.

 

The U.S Courts are supporting these changes. But here and around the country we are fighting back and winning.

 

Climate change is the number one challenge to earth's existence. Without curbing the burning of fossil fuels, scientists say in 11 years we can forget about living on earth. We can stop global warming and climate change by voting for officials that will protect "Grandma and the baby." The destruction of grandma's environment, is the destruction of the earth. African-Americans and our allies must increase our numbers through the efficient use of media and organizing. This is the work of the Louisiana League of Smart Voters. WE can do this. The victories in the mid-term House of Representatives is an example of what can happen.

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