More than 1,400 Black women and allies, including Carol Moseley Braun, the first African American woman elected to the US. senate, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, former mayor of Atlanta, have signed a letter supporting President Biden and condemning the move to "circumvent the will of millions of voters who participated in a democratic process," The Hill reports. “The suggestion that any candidate who won their primary should simply step aside because victory appears difficult at the moment is disrespectful to the voters, unjust and undemocratic." Here's more.
#OTD 60 years ago, LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with MLK there to celebrate.
The political achievement was also a reminder that money talks:
Economic boycotts in cities like Birmingham and Nashville played a crucial role. During 5 weeks of boycotts, Birmingham businesses had lost millions in sales. Business owners soon mobilized, dragging along politicians, school administrators, law enforcement.