Voting Rights: Watch Howard University Debate Team
Ballots And Barriers: Watch Howard University Debate Team Address The Battle Over Voting Rights

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As the United States once again stands on the precipice of seismic political change, listening to future world and culture leaders is imperative. Watch members of Howard University’s award-winning debate team take on defining issues of our time with nuance and skill.
This video includes the micro debate — one-minute arguments — over voter ID laws and whether they’re necessary for election integrity, with student Ssanyu Lukoma arguing in the affirmative and student Tochi Ihekona arguing in the negative.
Watch more from NewsOne’s partnership with Howard University for Election 2024: Live From The Mecca.
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