Voting Rights Act Of 1965 Celebrates 60th Anniversary
This summer marks the 60th Anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Tech History Professor Troy Smith said the legislation proved a game changer. The law prohibited states from changing voting laws without approval from the federal government. Smith said African American voter registration jumped to over 50 percent soon after. “It led to more […]
Tennessee Tech Hosting Presentation On Recent Cultural Immersion Tour
Tennessee Tech graduate and doctoral students will share experiences from their recent Cultural Immersion Tour during a Tuesday seminar. Students participated in the National Science Foundation’s National Traineeship Program. Program Coordinator Sabrina Beur said the tour is meant to give students a good understanding of the culture and history of the communities Tennessee Tech partners […]
