“Exactly 61 years from the signing of the Voting Rights Act, we won our primary despite a redistricting blow that cracked Memphis’ representation in Congress,” Pearson said Thursday night. The fight against the Republicans’ efforts to silence diverse voices is one Pearson has lived personally. As for Tennessee Republicans, they didn’t get everything they wanted Thursday. At People’s World, we believe news and information should be free and accessible to all, but we need your help. If you enjoy reading People’s World and the stories we bring you, please support our work by donating or becoming a monthly sustainer today.