#OnThisDay in 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, a critical provision that once required states with a history of voter suppression to get federal approval before changing voting laws. This civil rights era safeguard helped increase Black voter registration and participation throughout the South. Since the ruling, many states have passed laws that make it harder for marginalized communities to vote. Stay informed. Know your rights. Fight voter suppression. Visit to learn how you can protect your vote and advocate for fair access to the ballot. 🔗 civilrightsmuseum.org #FreedomForward #VotingRights #KnowYourPower