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“If you look at literacy tests in the South, for example, they were absurdly difficult and didn't measure literacy. They were simply measuring whether or not you were black. So at every moment when we've said, hey, we don't want certain people to vote because they are not educated enough, it is often simply become a way of excluding black and brown people.”

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Marc Lamont Hill

Marc Lamont Hill is an American academic, author, and media figure recognized for his work in media studies and his commentary on social and political issues. Born on December 17, 1978, Hill has made significant contributions to the field of communication and has been a vocal advocate for social justice and civil rights. more

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