When it comes to voting, there is no denying a simple fact about Mississippi: our state has refused to eliminate antiquated laws that disproportionately silence Black and young voters. In drafting the state’s constitution in 1890, white lawmakers with mal intent sought to limit the voting power of Black Freedmen by permanently disenfranchising those convicted of a specific set of felony offenses. Black Mississippians are still disproportionately harmed by these measures.
Nsombi Lambright and Arekia Bennett
Nsombi Lambright is the executive director of One Voice Mississippi. Arekia Bennett is the executive director of Mississippi Votes.
