South Suburban Black Leaders Protest Redistricting, Urge Voter Mobilization
South suburban Black leaders gathered at Markham City Hall to express concerns over a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that they believe undermines the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This decision has led to redistricting in Southern states, dispersing historically Black voting districts. Led by Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill, the leaders emphasized the importance of increasing voter turnout in the south suburbs, particularly for the upcoming November midterm elections. The event, which included mayors, trustees, NAACP leaders, and pastors, turned into a discussion on mobilizing communities to vote and educating young voters. Former U.S. Rep Jesse Jackson Jr. and other officials expressed concerns that the Supreme Court's decision could impact Illinois, despite its Democratic majority, as the protections for the state's voting map are no longer in place. 
