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Statement from President Alicia Reece
On the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, A New Civil
Rights Movement Needed
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, Ohio Legislative Black Caucus
President and State Representative Alicia Reece
(D-Cincinnati) released the following statement last week: |
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"Today we commemorate a landmark day in history, the
anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 50 years later,
the United States has come a long way in righting the wrongs
of the past. But over time, new adversities have
dramatically impacted the ability of all citizens to achieve
the American Dream.
"We must revive our call for a new civil rights movement-to
protect minorities, women, college students and senior
citizens from voter suppression. All over the country, the
fundamental right to vote has been under attack by extremist
lawmakers. We cannot stand idly by and watch these attempts
to disenfranchise and minimize voices of difference. As we
reflect on the struggles, triumphs and challenges of those
who bravely came before us, we, too, must fight for our
democracy and for the fundamental right for all Ohioans and
all Americans to vote."
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