Voting Rights
Historians explored whether history impacts contemporary views on voting rights. They also answered audience questions on how to keep citizens engaged… read more
Historians explored whether history impacts contemporary views on voting rights. They also answered audience questions on how to keep citizens engaged in the voting process. This discussion was a part of a symposium titled “Enfranchising Equality: 150 Years of the 15th Amendment.” close
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Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Associate Professor John Jay College of Criminal Justice->Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration
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