On the recordApril 26, 2023
Never in a million years did I think that, 58 years later, a daughter of Selma would have to have a bill to restore the Voting Rights Act.
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congress.govNever in a million years did I think that, 58 years later, a daughter of Selma would have to have a bill to restore the Voting Rights Act.
Sewell expresses disappointment over the need to restore voting rights legislation.
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