African American voters are individuals who identify as Black or of African descent and have the right to participate in democratic elections by casting their votes. During the Civil Rights Movement, African American voters played a crucial role in advocating for equal voting rights.
Related terms
Voting Rights Act of 1965: A landmark federal law that prohibited racial discrimination in voting practices.
Poll Tax: A fee imposed on individuals as a prerequisite for voting. It disproportionately affected minority groups such as African Americans.
Gerrymandering: Manipulating boundaries of electoral districts to favor one political party over another or dilute the power of certain communities.