While the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified in 1920, finally legalizing women's right to vote, few realize that it was a hard-fought 70-year journey. The struggle for women’s suffrage almost pre-dates the founding of the country and was brought about by hundreds of brave women--Black and white, who sacrificed their time, health, money, and social status to win that right.

Many courageous African American women fought to assure that they received the same rights as white women. Despite segregated schools, restaurants, and racial terror characteristic of the Jim Crow era, African American women organized, created an educational campaign, and marched in women's suffrage parades. It's easy to take for granted women's right to vote today. But, a look back at the people and events that led to the passage of the 19th Amendment reveals a heart-wrenching and compelling story that demands attention and recognition of the leaders of the Woman’s Suffrage Movement, both Black and white.

This program is partially funded by a grant from Delaware Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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