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Virginia NAACP hosts virtual voting rights symposium

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The NAACP Virginia State Conference hosted a virtual voting rights symposium Monday night.

The symposium addressed critical issues surrounding voting rights and highlighted some of the challenges that Black voters face.


Additional topics such as the importance of civic engagement, the dangers posed by initiatives like Project 2025 and the essential role of voting in shaping a just and equitable society were also explored.

Speakers at the event included:

“By being informed of what’s happening, by knowing your rights and executing your rights, and documenting when your rights have been abridged,” said Claville, “those are really your main tools you can use to combat any type of discrimination or intimidation you have, especially when voting.”

The NAACP has resources available to those who face discrimination when exercising their right to vote.