In episode one of the Melanin Pearls Podcast, we introduce ourselves, talk a little bit about our backgrounds, why we’re doing this podcast and what you can expect from it. We will also share with you the importance of voting and our personal experiences with voting. We are so excited about starting the Melanin Pearls Podcast. We’ve spent the past several months thinking, planning and preparing for this show and we’re very excited about what this show is going to do. Please listen as we explain what the show will be all about and what our plans are for MelaninPearls.com! “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away” – Pablo Picasso
During this episode, Yvette and Ericka shared their backgrounds from where they grew up and the hills and valleys of their lives.
Yvette and Ericka provided a brief history of voting in America for women and black people. From the Civil War Amendments starting in 1865 to the Voters Right Act of 1965 to the 2013 Supreme Court ruling that struck down two key provisions, Section 4(b) and 5 of the Voting Rights Act, ruling 5-4 in Shelby County v. Holder.
Thousands of people sacrificed their lives for justice and rights not only for themselves but for everyone that followed. We can not be passive - we must vote! Because our lives actually depend on it!
Make sure you are registered to vote and PLAN your vote! Check your state's vote by mail and early in person voting deadlines: https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/plan-your-vote-state-by-state-guide-voting-by-mail-early-in-person-voting-election/?fbclid=IwAR1vfLC7sg9uaNfMaOvS0-n79gB13xcDSLlkT0R9qTC1sXUafDQ5KTyMiE4
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