The Stories of Feminists Who Changed American History

August 18 marks the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. These stories look back at a handful of the early feminists who changed the course of American political history.

August 18 marks the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women... more

Curated byMelissa Locker

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Women in Kansas Voted for the First Time & Elected a Woman

Some local men thought they had a clever plan when they put a woman on the ballot as a joke. Turned out the joke was on them.

Women in Kansas Voted for the First Time & Elected a Woman

the memory palace

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When Congress Failed to Enfranchise Women, They Took it to the States

When Congress and the Supreme Court made it clear that voting rights for women weren’t included in the 14th and 15th amendments, women decided to go straight to the states to demand the vote.

When Congress Failed to Enfranchise Women, They Took it to the States

Dig: A History Podcast

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The Fight for Women’s Suffrage Was Never Just About White Women

When the word “male” was added to the U.S. Constitution for the first time, it was a devastating blow to the suffrage movement and caused tension, and a lot of racist rhetoric, in the ranks.

The Fight for Women’s Suffrage Was Never Just About White Women

Ordinary Equality

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Mabel Lee Couldn't Vote but She Fought for Suffrage

Women across the U.S. were divided by geography, language, culture and religion, but were united by their desire for equality. That included Mabel Lee, an immigrant from China who became a suffrage activist even though she couldn’t vote.

Mabel Lee Couldn't Vote but She Fought for Suffrage

And Nothing Less: The Untold Stories of Women’s Fight for the Vote

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Ida B. Wells Fought for Women To Vote and Black Women To Be Seen

When NAACP cofounder Ida B. Wells wanted to march for the right to vote, white leaders told her to start her own march. She ignored them.

Ida B. Wells Fought for Women To Vote and Black Women To Be Seen

History Uncovered

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Shirley Chisholm: the First Black Woman Elected to Congress

In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman in Congress. She made history again when she ran for President.

Shirley Chisholm: the First Black Woman Elected to Congress

The Story Exchange

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Curated byMelissa Locker

6 CLIPS19 MINS

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The Stories of Feminists Who Changed American History

Women in Kansas Voted for the First Time & Elected a Woman

the memory palace

When Congress Failed to Enfranchise Women, They Took it to the States

Dig: A History Podcast

The Fight for Women’s Suffrage Was Never Just About White Women

Ordinary Equality

Mabel Lee Couldn't Vote but She Fought for Suffrage

And Nothing Less: The Untold Stories of Women’s Fight for the Vote

Ida B. Wells Fought for Women To Vote and Black Women To Be Seen

History Uncovered

Shirley Chisholm: the First Black Woman Elected to Congress

The Story Exchange

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