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John Gibbons

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US civil rights movement voting rights Boston Dorchester
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60 years after Bloody Sunday, celebrating progress while voting rights struggle continues

by Kevin Peterson and John Gibbons March 8, 2025March 8, 2025

The right to vote is the precious centerpiece of American citizenship and democracy. 

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