Upholding John Lewis’ Legacy: 10 People Trying To Secure Voting Rights - Page 2
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Brianna Sharpe
1. Arekia Bennett
Source: emersoncollective
Arekia Bennett, an Emerson Collective Fellow and executive director of Mississippi Votes, is leading the 1890 Project campaign to raise awareness about discriminatory voting laws in Mississippi and advocate for change in the state legislature, aiming to restore the ballot-measure process and empower young advocates for disenfranchised voters.
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