March 6, 2025, is a significant date for several reasons. It marks the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted African American men the right to vote. It also falls on a Thursday, which is the traditional day for presidential inaugurations in the United States.
The 15th Amendment was a major milestone in the fight for racial equality in the United States. Prior to its ratification, African Americans were largely disenfranchised, and their voices were not represented in government. The amendment helped to change that, and it has played a vital role in the progress that has been made towards racial equality in the years since.