U.S Marks 60th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act: A Landmark in Ending Racial Discrimination in Voting

 

On August 6, 2025, the United States commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a pivotal federal law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson that outlawed racial discrimination in voting. Enacted at the peak of the civil rights movement, the Act aimed to secure voting rights for racial minorities, particularly in the South, where discriminatory practices were widespread.

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The Voting Rights Act marked the most significant shift in federal-state relations regarding voting rights since the Reconstruction era after the Civil War. By dismantling barriers such as literacy tests and poll taxes, it transformed access to the ballot box, empowering marginalized communities. The anniversary has sparked renewed discussions across the U.S., with "Voting Rights Act" trending as a symbol of its enduring legacy in the fight for equality.