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Stacey Abrams: “Memphis is 64% black, but that means the rest of the folks…”

Featuring: Stacey Abrams, Democratic | Former Candidate, Governor of Georgia

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'They're coming for everyone': Stacey Abrams warns GOP redistricting push will extend nationwide

Published | Video Starts at 03:15

I have white neighbors. And so what it means is that when my ability to participate in elections is thwarted and undermined, anyone next to me might be harmed as well. Memphis is 64% black, but that means the rest of the folks there are affected too. And now they have to hope that their needs are being met by people who do not share their issues. And you played a part of the clip. (03:15–03:21)

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Asserts that Memphis is 64% black, affecting all residents in political representation.

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