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Preston Blakely: My grandmother, still fighting for the right to vote

by Preston Blakely | May 8, 2026 | Black Community, U.S. Politics, Voting

A Black mayor in Western North Carolina reflects on a conversation with his grandmother, who fought for civil rights and the Voting Rights Act 50 years ago. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision last week, that fight continues. By Preston Blakely Beacon Media...

Opinion: Restricting registration forms punishes North Carolina voters

by Beacon Media | Mar 11, 2026 | Black Community, Elections, Latino Community, Voting

By Kate Fellman You Can Vote Photo by Ernie Journeys on Unsplash Following a successful primary election with energetic voter participation all over the state, we expect voters to be even more eager to make their voice heard in the fall. North Carolinians have a...

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