The U.S. Supreme Court erased many barriers to African American participation, striking down state poll tax laws in 1966.

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The U.S. Supreme Court did indeed strike down state poll tax laws in 1966, which had been used as a way to prevent African Americans (and poor people in general) from voting. This decision in Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections helped to expand voting rights for all citizens.

The US Supreme Court Erased Many Barriers to African American Participation