In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the 2025 DHS Speaker Series examines the ongoing struggle for an inclusive democracy. While historic voter suppression tactics have been outlawed, modern challenges persist through restricted polling access, language barriers, and other obstacles.

Mr. Glenn D. Magpantay: May 7, 2025

Ensuring Voting Protections

Voting rights attorney Glenn D. Magpantay will discuss modern threats to voting access and the legal protections in place to safeguard democracy.

Yosimar Reyes: September 16, 2025

The Importance of Voter Registration, Education, and Participation in the Latino Community: Navigating Systems of Inequity

His experience as an undocu-queer poet and public speaker offers a unique perspective on civic engagement, grounded in both his personal and professional work.

Lisa McNair: October 8, 2025

Resilience and Reconciliation – Healing from Trauma While the World Watched A Conversation with Lisa McNair


Lynda Lowery: April 16, 2025

Returning to the Roots of the Civil Rights Movement

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