African women became involved in womens suffrage and other political movements in the first half of the 20th century. United states capitalists already and the womens Suffrage Commission hosted this event doctor martha jones was the very first scholar that we recruited for this symposium. Back in the day when you could see one another, i went over to baltimore and we had coffee and got to know each other a little bit. She agreed that she would come and keynote our conference. So we are so honored. Doctor jones is a historian, a writer and a commentator whose work has focused on how black americans have shaped the history of american democracy. Her most recent book, which just came out, is called vanguard, how black when women overcame barriers won the vote and insisted on equality for all. This book is fascinating. You have to get it. It starts with doctor joneses grandmother, Soucie Soucie jones, and i must admit i have not finished the book, but it has Amazing Stories of women who re
Thrilled to be bringing that womens rights to the vote. Celebrating 100 years of the 19th amendment. Conversation with the Award Winning historian elaine. Weiss and secret former secretary of state, hillary roth and clinton moderated. August 26, 2020 marks 100 Year Anniversary of the 19th amendment and womens right to vote. And in and in honor of this milestone of american democracy, congress has officially designated august as National Womens suffrage. About the Womens National Suffrage Commission is coordinating National Sovereignty month on behalf of congress in the american people. At this history interest you please visit the commission at womens vote 100 dot or work to learn more and to engage. But for now, lets enjoy this conversation between these three brilliant women as we celebrate this in nail of womens average and pay tribute to the trail blazing suffragists who pave the way for our right to vote. Hello. Colleen thank you for that thoughtful introduction. Our labor of Cong
Program guide or at cspan. Org history. Im honored to moderate this panel of Accomplished Women have each played significant rolls in the commemoration of womens Suffrage Centennial in 2020. My name is colleen and i served as the vice chair of the womens Suffrage Centennial commission which was a commission created by Congress Shall coordinate and organize the activities of the centennial year. Of course, like everyone in our commission had to deal the curveball due to the pandemic. In march of 2020 the commission and its excellent staff had to switch course and change activities and made a conscious shift to legacy projects. What i mean by legacy projects are historical markers, statues, monuments or installations that would have permanency beyond 2020 but i truly think the strategic was beneficial for the longterm. Highlights of the commission include providing Additional Support for the turning point memorial in virginia now completed and located near the site of the former prison.
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