Voter registration has been a critical issue in Black history in the United States due to the long history of voter suppression and disenfranchisement faced by Black Americans. The struggle for Black voting rights has been a central part of the Civil Rights Movement and remains an ongoing issue today.

One of the key moments in Black history related to voter registration was the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This landmark legislation aimed to eliminate discriminatory voting practices such as literacy tests and poll taxes that had been used to prevent Black Americans from voting. The Voting Rights Act also led to the establishment of federal oversight of elections in jurisdictions with a history of racial discrimination in voting.

In the years following the Voting Rights Act, organizations such as the NAACP, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) launched voter registration drives in Southern states to help Black Americans exercise their right to vote. These efforts faced intense opposition from white supremacists and local authorities, leading to violence and intimidation.

Despite these challenges, the voter registration drives of the Civil Rights Movement helped to increase Black voter registration and political participation, leading to greater representation in government at the local, state, and national levels. Today, voter registration remains a critical issue in ensuring that all Americans, including Black Americans, have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process and have their voices heard.