The Right
- Limited Edition
- Historical Theme
- A Tribute to the Struggles Endured to Get the Right to Vote
- 20x38 inches
- Available on Paper or Canvas
The right to vote is a cornerstone of democracy and a powerful tool that African Americans have fought for with unwavering determination throughout history. This struggle has been marked by countless sacrifices, with brave individuals laying down their lives to ensure that future generations could have a voice in shaping their own destinies. Medgar Evers, a prominent civil rights activist, was assassinated in 1963 for his relentless efforts to secure voting rights for African Americans. Jimmie Lee Jackson was brutally killed in 1965 in Alabama while advocating for voting rights. Viola Liuzzo was murdered in 1965 for supporting the Selma marches. Fannie Lou Hamer faced unconscionable violence and intimidation for her voter registration efforts. While precise statistics on the total number of African Americans who died fighting for voting rights remain elusive, these stories exemplify the cost of this struggle that was paid for in blood.
Today, the legacy of those who fought and died for voting rights calls upon the Black community to honor their sacrifices by exercising this fundamental right. By voting, individuals honor historical sacrifices and wield influence over critical issues that impact their communities. Every vote cast honors these ancestors. As we look to the future, let us remember the past and use our voices and actions to continue the fight for justice and equality, ensuring that the struggles of these individuals and countless others were not in vain.
The work of art is filled with symbolism about our struggles. The "3/5" references the historical fact that African Americans were initially considered to be 3/5 of a human being in the USA. The blood on the ballot symbolizes the sacrifices made by our people just to have the basic right to vote. The extended arm of the African American man represents the great efforts we had to undertake to gain this right to make change in an alleged democratic nation. The noose around his neck represents our ancestors and forefathers who were lynched and intimidated just because they voted or to prevent them from voting.
Edition size is 44 in honor of President Barack Obama, our first African American President and the 44th President of the United States of America.
Exercise Your Right to Vote! Refuse to be Denied!
| Cert. Of Authenticity | Certificate of Authenticity Provided by the Artist |
| Edition | Limited Edition |
| Edition Size | 44 |
| Framed | Unframed |
| Height | 20 inches |
| Length | 38 inches |
| Medium | Available on Paper or Canvas |
| Signed | Signed and Numbered by the Artist. |
| SKU | wak-theright |
WAK
WAK is an artist on a mission, but his is no solo trip: He wants to take you on the journey, too. His destination is a place where more African-Americans will appreciate, own and even create fine art that honors their rich heritage and hope filled destiny. So far, tens of thousands of people have willingly followed Williams to that vista – including talk-show host Oprah Winfrey, and actor comedian Bernie Mac. From celebrity homes to small businesses, corporate offices and women’s spas, Williams’ original and lithograph artwork hangs from coast to coast. In fact, his collection of 50 lithograph prints – created under the “WAK Artistry” signature – is the most widely circulated urban fine arts series in the nation. Diverse in their themes, the art is painted by Williams in mixed mediums, and then produced as lithographs in various limited – and broad – edition quantities.Most in stock items ship in 0 to 5 business depending upon the shipping method selected during checkout. Large framed artwork requires an additional 1 to 5 days of processing time to allow for framing. All orders over $250 ship signature required. Pre-Orders, identified by a “Reserve Now” checkout button, can take 3 to 14 business days to process and ship. If there is an issue with your order we will notify you with 1 to 2 business days. For additional information please visit our: Shipping Policy
