February 3, 1870 | The Fifteenth Amendment is ratified—promising the right to vote regardless of race, color, or past enslavement. After slavery ended, Congress struggled to protect Black Americans’ voting rights. Early laws weren’t strong enough, allowing states to keep blocking access to the ballot. The Fifteenth Amendment was meant to close those loopholes—marking a major step in the fight for voting and equal rights. This video is brought to you by PARRIS Law Firm; please visit our website f