Women's Suffrage Movement — 2020 #VRABlackHistory

February 9 - Robert Purvis (1810-1898) & Harriet Forten-Purvis (1810-1875)

On February 9th, we honored both Robert Purvis, and his wife, Harriet Forten-Purvis. See their individual sections below to find out why!

February 7 - Anna Julia Cooper (1858-1964)

Today we honor Anna Julia Cooper, who was an American educator, writer, and scholar remembered for her pioneering crusade for the upliftment of African-American women.

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February 5 - Maggie Lena Walker (1864 – 1934)

Today we honor Maggie Lena Walker who organized pre-registration meetings, resulting in the highest rate of African American women registered to vote in Richmond that year.

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February 2 - Mary Ann Shadd Cary (1823-1893)

Today we honor Mary Ann Shadd Cary, who was an African-American teacher, journalist, lawyer, and suffragist.

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February 1 - Sojourner Truth (1797-1883)

Today we honor Sojourner Truth, who was not only “one of the first African American women to win a lawsuit in the United States”, but was also a powerful advocate of the suffrage movement for Black and all women.”

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