Episode 5
The voting rights act of 1965
In this episode, we move away from just women's suffrage, and learn about discrimination that racial minorities faced in receiving the right to vote. We look at individuals and groups who fought hard to end many of the laws that prevented equal access to the ballot.
Fannie Lou Hamer
John Lewis
President Lyndon B. Johnson accepts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s pen to sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965
The three page "Literacy Test" used to determine if one was "competent" enough to vote.
Selma, Alabama 1965
Where to Learn More
Where to Learn More
This book has a very extensive history of the Civil Rights Movement and is where I got most of my research for this episode.
National Parks Service
National Parks Service
The National Parks Service goes beyond places to visit. Visit their website to learn more about the The Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The "March" trilogy which features the life story of John Lewis is an absolute MUST READ!
