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    The Freedom Democrats, a group of black Mississippians, attempted to participate in the state Democratic party but faced significant barriers. At precinct, county, and state meetings, they were often unable to find meeting locations or gain entry. In some counties, officials claimed meetings had already happened or denied any knowledge of them. At a rally in Hattiesburg, black residents were told they needed poll tax receipts to participate, despite that requirement being unconstitutional. Across several counties, black Mississippians' participation was restricted or they were not allowed to vote for delegates. The national Democratic party responded by dissolving the Freedom Democrats and accepting the all-white "regular" Mississippi delegation instead of addressing the exclusion of black voters from the political process.

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    The Freedom Democrats, a group of black Mississippians, attempted to participate in the state Democratic party but faced significant barriers. At precinct, county, and state meetings, they were often unable to find meeting locations or gain entry. In some counties, officials claimed meetings had already happened or denied any knowledge of them. At a rally in Hattiesburg, black residents were told they needed poll tax receipts to participate, despite that requirement being unconstitutional. Across several counties, black Mississippians' participation was restricted or they were not allowed to vote for delegates. The national Democratic party responded by dissolving the Freedom Democrats and accepting the all-white "regular" Mississippi delegation instead of addressing the exclusion of black voters from the political process.

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    Black Power Chapter 4

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    The Freedom Democrats, a group of black Mississippians, attempted to participate in the state Democratic party but faced significant barriers. At precinct, county, and state meetings, they were often unable to find meeting locations or gain entry. In some counties, officials claimed meetings had already happened or denied any knowledge of them. At a rally in Hattiesburg, black residents were told they needed poll tax receipts to participate, despite that requirement being unconstitutional. Across several counties, black Mississippians' participation was restricted or they were not allowed to vote for delegates. The national Democratic party responded by dissolving the Freedom Democrats and accepting the all-white "regular" Mississippi delegation instead of addressing the exclusion of black voters from the political process.

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    any state pa<ty m ade. ?
    tense o w h'ites · The " «gu1"" ions. When M1ss1ss1ppi
    b. iac f hold ing open, local convent meet-
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