Understanding the Voting Rights Ruling | Black Issues Forum @MyPBSNC
Understanding the Voting Rights Ruling | Black Issues Forum  @MyPBSNC
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A look at a recent Supreme Court ruling weakening protections on the Voting Rights Act. Host Kenia Thompson explores what the decision means nationally and how it could impact redistricting, voter access and political representation in NC. Guests are Nimasheena Burns, former vice chair of the Durham County Board of Commissioners, and DeMonte Alford, regional managing organizer with Democracy NC.

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