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How These Charts Were Built

Data Sources:

Voter registration totals from official state election offices
Voting-age population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s CVAP tabulation

Methodology: Registration rates were calculated by dividing total registered voters by the estimated voting-age population for each county. Where racial breakdowns were available, Black registration rates were compared directly to Black voting-age population. Averages were derived across selected counties to illustrate structural exclusion and civic potential.

Education Equity

Education Equity: From underfunded schools to barriers in higher education, the fight for education justice has been central to Black liberation. Efforts to strengthen HBCUs, reduce student debt, and close resource gaps remain urgent today.

Updated 2025. Originally archived.