"Apathy Irks Man Who Fought For Vote", October 10, 1976
1976-10-10
1970-1979
Newspaper article featuring the sentiments of John R. Lewis, Executive Director of the Voter Education Project, as he discussed the importance of voting and the challenges facing voter registration efforts in the South. Lewis argued that voter apathy and cynicism were among the major obstacles to increasing voter turnout, especially among young people. He also cited the lack of universal voter registration and the intimidation of Black voters by law enforcement as problems that needed to be addressed. 1 page.
African American civic leaders African Americans--Civil rights Voter registration African Americans--Politics and government Civil rights movements
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Voter Education Project Organizational Records
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Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
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