Stacey Abrams

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/stacey-abrams

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Stacey Abrams born?December 9, 1973
2. Where was Stacey Abrams born?St. Paul, Minnesota
3. What is the related topics?Voting rights advocacy, American political history, civil rights, contemporary literature, legislative strategy
4. Who is Stacey Abrams?Stacey Abrams is a leader who fights for voting rights, ran for governor of Georgia, and writes books for adults and children.
5. What is Fair Fight Action?Fair Fight Action is an organization she started in 2018 to stop voter suppression, using legal help, education, and community organizing.

Voter Suppression: Intentional actions or policies designed to disenfranchise or discourage eligible voters from participating in elections.
Minority Leader: The elected leader of the political party holding fewer seats in a legislative body, responsible for organizing party strategy and debate.
Gubernatorial Nominee: The candidate selected by a political party to run for the office of governor in an election.
Ballot Access: The legal right and practical ability of individuals to cast a vote in an election.