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Women past and present involved in the Civil Rights of women
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“When the women take hold of a great and crying evil, you may expect revolution — not necessarily a revolution of blood and destruction, yet not necessarily one of peace.” - Lucy Parsons Revolutionary, radical, anarchist---these titles barely scratch the surface in capturing the identities Lucy Parsons took on during her life. According to local Chicago authorities, Parsons African American Women, African Americans, Working People
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“When the women take hold of a great and crying evil, you may expect revolution — not necessarily a revolution of blood and destruction, yet not necessarily one of peace.” - Lucy Parsons Revolutionary, radical, anarchist---these titles barely scratch the surface in capturing the identities Lucy Parsons took on during her life. According to local Chicago authorities, Parsons
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Civil Rights Activist Amelia Boynton Robinson, 1927. Her history of activism began at age 9 handing out leaflets for Women's Suffrage. A photo of her and another protester beaten unconscious in the street on Bloody Sunday circulated globally, calling attention to protests in Alabama. Ran for the Congress from Alabama in 1964, the 1st female African-American ever to do so & the 1st female of any race to run for the ticket of the Democratic Party in Alabama. As of today she is 101 years old. American Women, Etta Jones, Brave, Little Buddha, The Pioneer Woman
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Civil Rights Activist Amelia Boynton Robinson, 1927. Her history of activism began at age 9 handing out leaflets for Women's Suffrage. A photo of her and another protester beaten unconscious in the street on Bloody Sunday circulated globally, calling attention to protests in Alabama. Ran for the Congress from Alabama in 1964, the 1st female African-American ever to do so & the 1st female of any race to run for the ticket of the Democratic Party in Alabama. As of today she is 101 years old.
Phoebe Hawn was one of fourteen women who walked 295 miles from New York City to Washington DC in 1913 as part of a suffrage demonstration. The hike to DC began on February 12, 1913, Lincoln’s birthday. Hundreds of people joined the march at points along the way. The fourteen women who walked the entire route and the two who joined the march in Philadelphia wore long brown capes as shown in the photo above. Folklore, We Will Rock You, Brave Women, Fashion Designer
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Phoebe Hawn was one of fourteen women who walked 295 miles from New York City to Washington DC in 1913 as part of a suffrage demonstration. The hike to DC began on February 12, 1913, Lincoln’s birthday. Hundreds of people joined the march at points along the way. The fourteen women who walked the entire route and the two who joined the march in Philadelphia wore long brown capes as shown in the photo above.
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Forcible Feeding Through the Nose of Women Suffragist Prisoners
Dora Lewis was among the outspoken hunger-striking suffragist prisoners and she received some of the most brutal treatment at the hands of wardens at the District jail and the Occoquan Workhouse. During the infamous “Night of Terror” of November 15, 1917, at Occoquan, Lewis was hurled bodily into her cell. She was knocked unconscious and feared dead when she collided headfirst against her iron bed frame. Suffrage Movement, Night Terror, Held
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Dora Lewis was among the outspoken hunger-striking suffragist prisoners and she received some of the most brutal treatment at the hands of wardens at the District jail and the Occoquan Workhouse. During the infamous “Night of Terror” of November 15, 1917, at Occoquan, Lewis was hurled bodily into her cell. She was knocked unconscious and feared dead when she collided headfirst against her iron bed frame.
Suffragette chronicles the struggle for the vote in Britain. It also brings to mind our own suffrage story. Yin Yang, Afro, Up Girl, History Facts
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Suffragette chronicles the struggle for the vote in Britain. It also brings to mind our own suffrage story.
Good luck telling this suffragette to ditch the vote and " Photo Vintage, Funny Vintage Photos, Vintage Names, Right To Vote, Sweet Sixteen, Vintage Photographs, Belle Photo, Retro
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When life hands you stiff, uncomfortable apparel, make a pro-suffrage billboard. Emmeline Pankhurst, among the most famous vo Les Suffragettes, Emmeline Pankhurst, Looks Chic, Photos Of Women, Female Images, Historical Photos, Feminism
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The Midterms are coming up on November 6th. Please ensure you're registered, make a voting plan, volunteer to help get the vote out and VOTE! #womensrights #prochoice #useyourvote #bluewave #volunteer #wewon'tgoback #feminist #feminism #equality
The Midterms are coming up on November 6th. Please ensure you're registered, make a voting plan, volunteer to help get the vote out and VOTE! #womensrights #prochoice #useyourvote #bluewave #volunteer #wewon'tgoback #feminist #feminism #equality
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The women wanted to educate the public about what was going on to suffragists. Suffragists started in 1848 in the U.S. And went on for around another 50 years. Women really affected the election since millions vote every year. Tudor History, History Museum, Today Pictures
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The women wanted to educate the public about what was going on to suffragists. Suffragists started in 1848 in the U.S. And went on for around another 50 years. Women really affected the election since millions vote every year.
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Hace algún tiempo tuvimos que luchar por votar...no debemos olvidarlo, no fue un regalo, fue una lucha... Vintage Photography, Photography Women
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Hace algún tiempo tuvimos que luchar por votar...no debemos olvidarlo, no fue un regalo, fue una lucha...