Ask a Suffragist Stories and Wisdom from America's First Feminists
Better late than never! Louisiana ratified the Nineteenth Amendment on June 11, 1970.
The Nineteenth Amendment had become law in 1920.
The 19th Amendment was passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification on June 4, 1919.
The 19th Amendment was passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification on this day in 1919.
The Indian Citizenship Act passed on June 2, 1924.
The Indian Citizenship Act passed on June 2, 1924. Native American suffragists such as Zitkala-Sa (pictured) fought for its passage. which The Indian Citizenship resulted in voting rights to many Native American women and...
“Rightfully Hers” at the U.S. National Archives celebrates 100 years since the passage of the 19th Amendment.
Just before the #pandemic, I had the opportunity to visit #RightfullyHers @usnatarchives. So inspiring to read the words of #suffragists in their own handwriting! #womenshistory #suffrage100
Ambitious people climb, but faithful people build. -Julia Ward Howe, 1874
“Ambitious people climb, but faithful people build.” Julia Ward Howe, 1874 Happy birthday to Julia Ward Howe, born May 27, 1819. Julia Ward Howe is one of the suffragists featured in the first Ask...
“Mankind need only be aroused to thought to destroy forever all wrong customs.” -Antoinette Brown, 1853
“Mankind need only be aroused to thought to destroy forever all wrong customs.” -Antoinette Brown, 1853 Happy birthday to Antoinette Brown Blackwell, born on May 20, 1825. Antoinette Brown Blackwell was the first Protestant...
Announcing all four books of the Ask a Suffragist series
We are pleased to announce that Ask a Suffragist: Stories and Wisdom from America’s First Feminists will be followed by three more Ask a Suffragist books, channeling the lived experiences of suffragists spanning 100...
Better late than never! Florida ratified the Nineteenth Amendment on May 13, 1969.
The Nineteenth Amendment, extending votes to women, had been law since 1920.
Ask a Suffragist is now available as a paperback!
Good news! The paperback edition of Ask a Suffragist: Stories and Wisdom from America’s First Feminists has been released. Order this lightweight, budget-friendly option today!
The Activist Origins of Mothers Day
“Women need no longer be made a party to proceedings which fill the globe with grief and horror.” -Julia Ward Howe, 1870 Mothers Day did not begin as a dedicated time to shower mothers...
