GOP redistricting fuels push for voter turnout in majority-Black Memphis
Republican-led redistricting in Tennessee has altered district boundaries affecting the majority-Black population of Memphis. In response, Rev. Earle Fisher is spearheading a voter mobilization campaign to increase turnout among Black residents. The effort includes outreach through op-eds, social media, rallies, and direct communication to encourage participation in upcoming elections.
- ▪The Tennessee GOP redrew congressional and state legislative districts, prompting concerns about diluted Black voting power in Memphis.
- ▪Rev. Earle Fisher, based at Abyssinian Missionary Baptist Church, organized a multi‑channel outreach to motivate Black voters.
- ▪The campaign involves writing op‑eds, producing videos, holding rallies, sending hundreds of emails, and making numerous phone calls.
- ▪Organizers aim to boost voter registration and turnout ahead of the next election cycle.
- ▪The initiative reflects broader tensions over redistricting and representation in the city.
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By Brady DennisMEMPHIS — The Rev. Earle Fisher sat alone at a makeshift desk as the fading daylight filtered into the sanctuary of Abyssinian Missionary Baptist Church.It is where he has written op-eds, filmed social media videos, helped organize rallies, dashed off hundreds of emails and made countless calls — all in a crusade to get the Black residents of Memphis to the polls. CommentsSign up
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