Death to Voter Suppression

Photo by Kynnedi S. Jackson/The Atlanta Voice The alumnae chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., including Savannah Alumnae, Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae, Rome Alumnae, Marietta-Roswell Alumnae, North Fulton Alumnae, Douglas-Carroll-Paulding Counties Alumnae, Gwinnett County Alumnae, Henry County Alumnae, and East Point College Park Alumnae, have been actively engaged in addressing voter suppression issues through their Social Action committee’s “Right to VOTE Issues” movement for many years. This year, they have organized a tour under the theme “One Delta-One Georgia” to raise awareness about this enduring challenge to our democracy. In their program reflections, they emphasized the significance of their efforts, stating, “Today, we lay to rest the persistent issues undermining our democracy. These are the barriers hindering our progress and development, the injustices that persist unchecked. We are witnessing a troubling regression in fairness affecting many individuals and families across all aspects of life. It is crucial that we amplify our voices to make these injustices a central concern in electoral processes.” Dr. Jamal Bryant, the senior pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, stressed during his words of voter comfort, “today we stand on the shoulders of our ancestors that fought so hard…” The organizer Dr. Patricia W....