Meghan Markle, aka the Duchess of Sussex, is planning to make history this fall as the first member of the British royal family to vote in an American election. The American-born royal isn't just planning to vote herself, though - she's been working with several organizations to get the word out on the importance of voting. Meghan has specifically worked with nonpartisan organizations, speaking about the anniversary of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote; the way it took even longer for women of color to get that right, too; and the ways in which voter suppression still affects communities having their voices heard at the ballot box. We're a huge fan of her using her visibility to remind us that, no matter which party or candidate you support, it's important to make sure as many voices as possible are heard and heard fairly. Keep reading to...
- 9/24/2020
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
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