Black Suffragists: Trailblazers Of Social Justice

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The Black Suffragist: Trailblazers of Social Justice explores the contribution of African-American women within the suffrage movement. Rooted in the anti-slavery movement, women's suffrage began officially in 1848 at the New York Seneca Falls Convention. Leading the charge for public awareness of a woman's right to vote, was Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who were active abolitionists.

African- American women were not fully embraced by many of the women's groups. They were also discouraged from participating in public demonstrations. Frustrated by this lack of inclusion, they turned to the church, the Black press and learning institutions to share their goals and agendas.

In 1869, conflict arose when the of the 15th Amendment

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