Public Resource
Keeping the Voter Drive Alive: Nonpartisan Voter Registration Work is a Cornerstone of Black Civil Rights Advocacy
Terin Patel-Wilson and DeMetris Causer. Legal Defense Fund
Voter registration is a prerequisite to political participation. Throughout American history, organizations have served to directly counter efforts to suppress Black political power. Before casting a ballot on Election Day, voters must register to vote with their local election officials. Nonpartisan voter registration groups play a key role in ensuring that this happens – and their work is especially important for Black communities. This resource examines the past and present role of nonpartisan voter registration organizations in Black communities and look ahead to the work they will engage in during election season and beyond.