The rally comes ahead of the 56th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act and on the heels of a four-day voting rights march across Texas led by Rev. Black ministers say it is their influence that makes them pivotal to any movement demanding equal rights. A 'moral consciousness'Barber said the church has always brought a "moral consciousness" to the fight for voting rights. The SCLC ultimately played a key role in getting the Voting Rights Act passed in 1965. Some Black church leaders say they view their advocacy for voting rights as a responsibility.

Source: CNN August 02, 2021 14:03 UTC