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first_reported: 2026-11-03 13:05 CST
updated: 2026-11-03 13:05 CST
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# Black women and femmes: The power behind the polls

For Black women, voting has never been as simple as showing up to the polls.

Section: [Elections](/memphis/section/politics.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [MLK50: Justice Through Journalism](https://mlk50.com/2026/11/03/black-women-and-the-power-behind-the-polls/), 2026-11-03 13:05 CST: Black women and femmes: The power behind the polls

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