Since the Voting Rights Act was signed in 1965, the ACLU has been working fervently to ensure that our nation fulfills its promise of full representation for Black Americans.
In the first of our blogs for Black History Month 2020, Rahsaan Hall discusses the ACLU's early racial justice work, beginning with our defense of the Scottsboro Boys.
Rahsaan Hall, ACLUM Racial Justice Director, contemplates how Dr. King's message compels us to act on the rising evils of police militarism and discriminatory surveillance.
Carol Rose and Rahsaan Hall have been recognized for their dedication to protecting and expanding the civil rights and civil liberties of Massachusetts residents.