EXPRESSYOURSELFBLOG’S ‘VOTER GUIDE POST’

<p>‘Voter Guide Post’-Easy access to ExpressYourselfblog ‘Post’ that are helpful in guiding the voter throughout the voting process. This includes voting reminders for ‘All’ elections for all states, during Presidential campaign cycle via website and social media. For non-presidential election cycles, ExpressYourselfBlog will offer active updates on all local elections for the state of NC only. Post will include information on legislation, policies, or high profile events/news that may have an impact to your day to day, or local legislation that garnered national attention. Up to date voting information for all states will always be available via website links to make it easy to #VoteAllElections and #VoteInformed.</p>

VOTING RIGHTS A HISTORY-IDA B. WELLS

Posted on February 8, 2016April 11, 2017 by Tonya R

Ida Bell Wells-Barnett, was an African-American journalist, newspaper editor, suffragist, sociologist, Georgist, and an early leader in the Civil Rights Movement. She was active in the women’s Suffrage Movement, and working on behalf of all women, called for President Woodrow Wilson to put an end to discriminatory hiring practices. She established the National Association of Colored Women, and was a founding member of NAACP. Published work ‘A Red Record’.

NC DEADLINES FOR PRIMARIES: VOTER REGISTRATION FEB 19 ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST MAR 8-REGISTER & VOTE HERE

Posted on February 7, 2016September 2, 2016 by Tonya R

Citizens, the deadline to register and vote in the Primary Election for your Presidential nominee and other crucial offices to represent you in the General Election is fast approaching. Register To Vote here online by deadline, of February 19. Complete a 'State Absentee Ballot Request Form' to Vote By Mail here online by March 8. Encourage a friend, family member, or fellow citizen to do the same. View Voter Deadlines for all states. Be prepared, view 'ExpressYourselfBlog.com' post for Five ...

VOTER’S GUIDE: FIVE CRUCIAL STEPS TO PREP FOR VOTING

Posted on February 7, 2016September 2, 2016 by Tonya R

View image | gettyimages.com Citizen, be prepared. Voting in the Primary Election cycle for all elections is crucial to ensure your candidate of choice will be the last man, or woman standing to represent you from a state and local level and in the big race, the coveted Presidency in the General Election. ExpressYourselfBlog-Five Crucial Steps To Prep For Voting: Step One: Register to vote and Vote by Mail here online. Complete a 'State Absentee Ballot' form for 'Absentee Voting'. E...

VOTING RIGHTS A HISTORY-VOTING RIGHTS ACT

Posted on February 5, 2016April 11, 2017 by Tonya R

Due to the tireless efforts by Civil Rights Leaders, the ‘Voting Rights Act’ which prohibits racial discrimination in voting, was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson August 6, 1965. The 2016 election will be the first presidential election in 50 years without the full protections of the Voting Rights Act. Threat to law Section 5 ‘Preclearance’ Provision. Learn more about this provision at Justice.gov. ---Commentary, Expressyourselfblog.com

VOTING RIGHTS A HISTORY-FANNIE LOU HAMER

Posted on February 2, 2016April 11, 2017 by Tonya R

Fannie Lou Hamer was an American voting rights activist, civil rights leader, and philanthropist. She was instrumental in organizing Mississippi’s Freedom Summer for Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee (SNCC), and later became the vice-chair of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, which she represented at the 1964 Democratic National convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey.