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GET READY TO HONOR WOMEN OF COLOR WHO FOUGHT FOR SUFFRAGE AND MORE
League of Women Voters CT will be placing a plaque outside our state capitol to honor women of color who fought for women's suffrage when the capitol opens safely. Martha Jones’ book will give us an understanding of the importance of this gesture.
Join the LWV of Southeastern Connecticut for a Book Discussion of Vangaurd: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All . Author: Martha Jones. Published: 2020
The epic history of African American women's pursuit of political power -- and how it transformed America. Black Women defied both racism and sexism to fight for the ballot, and wielded political power to secure the equality and dignity of all persons.
Members and friends: To register and for zoom link contact Joanne Moore joannezmoore [at] gmail.com
Bank Square Books $30.00
Kindle $17
Amazon Hard Cover (not out in paper yet) $20.00
Ebay $17.00
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