The more I researched this story, the more disgusted I became.  What White politicians did back in the day, and do today with gerrymandering to stop or limit the minority vote, is outrageous.  This is why it's important to vote, and to vote for the people who uphold values of equality, and who support fair and free elections.

For more information:

Google "Mississippi Subversion of the Right To Vote."  Be prepared to be shocked.