Stevie Wonder to perform at voting rights rally

In support of the renewal of the Voting Rights Act, Stevie Wonder will perform at New York’s historic Apollo Theater tomorrow night, with a second performance scheduled for Aug. 11.

The Voting Rights Act was signed into law 40 years ago on Aug. 6. Many sections of the act could expire if Congress does not renew them.

“We must begin now to make the public aware that this is an important democratic right we must protect for all people,” said Wonder. “The right to vote is so precious, we must do everything we can to protect that right for all citizens.”

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