They Call It Representation, We Call It a Trap: How Gerrymandering Still Silences Black Votes

Gerrymandering isn’t just political strategy—it’s a modern method of Black voter suppression. Through tactics like packing (stuffing Black voters into one district) and cracking (splitting Black communities across many districts), politicians dilute Black political power while maintaining the appearance of fairness. The result? Fewer Black-led districts, less say in policy, and a rigged game hidden behind district lines.