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The fight for equal access to the ballot goes hand-in-hand with Black history.

That’s why this #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating people and organizations changing the culture around voting.

Follow along below. ⬇️
For 110 years, the @NAACP has worked tirelessly to achieve equality for all, including in the voting booth. Happy Founders Day! #BlackHistoryMonth
In the 1960s, Fannie Lou Hamer faced great risks for trying to register herself and other African Americans to vote. Despite the challenges, Fannie remained committed to achieving Black representation at the ballot box. #BlackHistoryMonth
Before @aliciakeys hosted the #GRAMMYs, she helped young people get out the vote with @votolatino during last year’s midterm election! #BlackHistoryMonth
.@YaraShahidi is changing the culture around voting. The @grownish actor started @EighteenX18 when she was just 18-years-old to encourage young people to make their voices heard and vote. #BlackHistoryMonth
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