African American Women and the Battle for Women’s Suffrage
Feb 10, 2021
History has long overlooked the role of African American women in the fight for women’s suffrage. Both before and after the Civil War, Black women had to struggle not only with the entrenched sexism faced by white women, but also with racism. They met the challenge, engaging in political activism and significant reform efforts from the earliest years of the suffrage movement.
An exhibit developed by the Durand-Hedden House chronicles the long battle for women’s suffrage. African American women’s contributions to this struggle are explored on our website:
The role of African American women in women’s suffrage and civil rights
The rise of African American Women’s Clubs
Profiles of three African American suffragists
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