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- RAND researcher Jhacova Williams presents her findings on why Black residents of areas in the South with more past lynchings are less likely to vote today.
- What systemic change is needed to dismantle white supremacy and bolster Black voters' civic participation?
- Learn about building power in Black communities to strengthen democracy.
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RAND associate economist Jhacova Williams shares the motivation behind her recent study examining to what extent historic lynchings could be linked to the contemporary voting behavior of Black Americans who live in the South. Williams adds that understanding the factors that influence voting behavior may help in identifying barriers that prevent individuals from having their voices heard.
Watch the video about past lynchings and present-day voting at RAND Corporation.