Despite 🌟17,000🌟 Black residents attempting to register, only 1,600 applications were accepted. These efforts underscored the need for federal voting rights legislation, paving the way for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Learn about the courageous individuals behind these numbers in our next post! #FreedomSummer #CivilRightsMovement #VotingRights #BlackHistoryEveryDay #MarchOnxFreedomSummer