Black church tradition survives voting changes in US state of Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia, US AP Black church leaders in the US state of Georgia organised rallies Sunday in a push to get their congregants to vote – a longstanding tradition known as “souls to the polls” that is taking on greater meaning this year amid new obstacles to casting a ballot in the midterm elections. State […]
“Souls to the Polls”: US faith leaders push back against proposed voting restrictions
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, reports on reaction to moves in the US state of Georgia that could curtail Sunday “Souls to the Polls” activities…
After the election: Biden victory in hand, Black church get-out-the-vote workers assess the future
Faith in Action, which mobilised for policies that empower Black Americans, noted down-ballot wins, such as passage of a $15 minimum wage in Florida. ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, reports…