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    Georgia and Michigan could be key to keeping Black voter turnout up in 2024

    In the 2022 midterm elections, Black voter turnout dropped dramatically. Ahead of the presidential election in 2024, organizers warn it could happen again and political parties should pay attention.
    by Sam Gringlas Mar 10, 2024 5 minutes
    Dean Anthony, left, and Nina Smith at Cascade roller skating rink in Atlanta. Anthony and Smith are Democratic strategists encouraging candidates to embrace Black voters where they are - like at this rink, a cornerstone of the community.

    ATLANTA – With its funky carpet, neon signs and moody lighting, Cascade skating rink definitely has a vibe – and it has been a cornerstone of Atlanta's Black community for decades.

    Dean Anthony has been coming here since he was a kid with friends and family for roller skating, slushies and birthday parties.

    "I'm not the best skater, so I have more memories falling down on the skating rink," Anthony said, laughing.

    Anthony is a Democratic strategist and organizer. He says people who hang out at Cascade and places like it could shape the next election – if campaigns don't take them for granted.

    Black voters played a key role in helping Joe Biden win Georgia and other battlegrounds in 2020. But as Georgia voters head to the

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