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On the recordNovember 14, 2023
The brave foot soldiers that day were advocating for the fundamental constitutional right of access to the ballot box and freedom of speech.
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Terri Sewell
Democratic · Alabama

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Sewell recalls the historical fight for civil rights and its relevance today.

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