Voter apathy this election cycle is another privilege Black Americans do not have

The fight for freedom is once again at our doorstep, and we cannot afford to stay home when oppression knocks on our door.

By Rep. Joyce Beatty, representative for Ohio’s 3rd congressional district

To many Americans, our democracy is a given; yet, for African Americans, it is a lifesaving gift demanding our unwavering defense. This gift promises not only prosperity but shields us with the strength of pluralism.

We must vote like our lives depend on it because they do.

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