From the Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch –
The Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch is concerned about voter suppression and
intimidation tactics taking place in the Madison County.
On last Saturday morning a college student volunteer was working as a human billboard on the corner of South Highland and Sycamore Street NE corner holding a “Vote Today, Black Voters Matter” sign.
He was verbally assaulted and harassed by three white males in a blue pick-up truck with a large
“Trump” sign and an American flag. The suspects shouted insults at the student, and one threw an object that barely missed him.
The Jackson Police Department was called and took an incident report.
Voting is a right of all citizens in America. It is not only under attack by those who seek to
manipulate the laws and the system, but also by individuals who outwardly and cowardly
display hateful, intimidating and dangerous actions to discourage those promoting civic
participation and citizens exercising their right to vote.
It is shameful that anyone should experience this situation, especially a youth volunteer. It should not and must not be tolerated. We are asking any witnessing that have information regarding the suspects in this incident to come forward and we are asking those who have experienced recent incidents
like this to please report it to the local authorities and the NAACP.
