Since its inception, the Crusade for Voters gained prominence for increasing the political influence and voting strength of African-Americans. Today, the struggle continues, and the Crusade for Voters remains diligent to opening closed doors, challenging voter suppression, and educating citizens on the power of the vote.

Our History

May 17,  1954

The U.S. Supreme Court

 unanimously overturned "separate but equal," the racist doctrine allowing Virginia and other states to maintain segregated schools that shortchanged black students for years to come.

January 1956

The statewide referendum

that would have allowed local governments to block integration of public schools.


The measure passed statewide by about a 4-1 margin. Black voters turnout in Richmond was disappointing, with less than a 50 percent turnout of approximately 8,500 blacks then registered.

1956

The Richmond Crusade for Voters

was founded to give implementation to the decision.


In 1956, the objectives of the organization were:

  1. Increase the Negro votes in Richmond, Virginia through year-round voter registration activities.

  2. To increase Negroes political awareness.

  3. To study the records of candidates and give recommendations.

  4. To push for equal job opportunities in City Hall.


OFFICERS

Marty Jewell

President

Charlotte Sydnor

1st Vice President and
Voter Educ/GOTV Chair

Garry Callis

2nd Vice President
Education Committee Chair

 Denise Harris

Secretary

Frances Robinson

Treasurer

Lisa Nicholson

Financial Secretary
Membership Chair

Delores Murray

Chaplain

Alex Taylor

Parliamentarian

Jonathan Davis

Communications Chair

Richard Williams

Fundraising Chair

Bernice Travers

Research Commitee Chair

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