Voting Rights Act Provisions

During the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, significant efforts were made to achieve racial equality, culminating in various landmark legislations and movements. One of the pivotal events in this struggle was the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This legislation was crucial in addressing the systemic disenfranchisement of African American voters, particularly in the southern states. Which of the following provisions was specifically included in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to protect the voting rights of minorities?