Illuminating the Path of Sacrifice to America’s Voting Rights

The Black Belt Pilgrimage Project invites you to experience the history of our country’s voting rights.

The Black Belt is an area of rich soil and even richer history. This Community Project seeks to grow awareness of the struggles and triumphs of the people of this region for voting and civil rights. While millions recognize the impact these courageous people had on the world, there are still a multitude of stories that need to be brought to light. This, then, is a living history—an ever-expanding collection of the memories of a movement that had a lasting impact on our country and our world.