New congressional district gives voice to Black voters in Alabama

Two majority Black cities in Alabama now have Black representation in Congress because of court-ordered redistricting. The progress comes as President Trump pulls back federal diversity initiatives.

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New congressional district gives voice to Black voters in Alabama
Shalela Dowdy is one of the Black voters who sued Alabama to get a more accurate representation in Congress.  She was photographed in Mobile in 2024.

Two majority Black cities in Alabama now have Black representation in Congress because of court-ordered redistricting. The progress comes as President Trump pulls back federal diversity initiatives.

(Image credit: Emily Kask for NPR)

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