Can America Escape Race? The Paradox of Colorblindness
The article discusses the concept of race in America, specifically in the context of Mississippi's Second Congressional District. Terence Hamilton, a 57-year-old voter, has been voting in this district for decades, which was created to comply with the Voting Rights Act. The district has a majority-black population, reflecting the state's significant African American demographic.
- ▪Mississippi's Second Congressional District was first drawn in 1986 to comply with the Voting Rights Act.
- ▪The district covers 30 counties across the western part of the state.
- ▪The district has a majority-black population, with African Americans making up 38% of the state's population.
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Ever since he attained the age of majority some four decades ago, Terence Hamilton, now 57, has voted in Mississippi’s Second Congressional District, covering 30 counties across the western part of the state. First drawn in 1986 to comply with the Voting Rights Act, the district’s scope has shifted somewhat over the years. But the bottom line has been a majority-black district in a state where African Americans comprise 38% of the population. Read Full Article ⟶
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