Black advocates in NC warn Jim Crow era ‘never ended’ as voting maps shift across South

The Supreme Court significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act in an April ruling this year.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 479

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Black community leaders and lawmakers in the state legislature said Tuesday voting rights are under attack across the nation, including in North Carolina.

“Many have made the assumption that we are now far removed from the grip of Jim Crow,” said Javita Lee Miller, policy director for Advance North Carolina. “However, I would like to humbly submit to you today that the era never ended for our communities. It’s just being spearheaded by the …

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