105 years later, efforts by Lexington women to earn voting rights still resonate
The Herald-Leader is celebrating Lexington’s 250th birthday by revisiting key moments in the city’s vibrant history, ...
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The 19th Amendment was a key step for women's rights in the U.S.
Morrow of Kentucky signs his state's ratification of the ... they slowly bent public opinion toward voting rights for women. A suffrage amendment was first introduced in 1878; it took 41 years ...
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Black women’s suffrage: A history of activism and resilience
Discover the often-overlooked contributions of Black women to the suffrage movement, highlighting their activism and efforts for equal rights.
Concerns raised over whether African American Heritage marker was vandalized
Two historical markers in downtown Decatur were damaged this month — one struck by an 18-wheeler, the other still under investigation as local historians question whether vandalism played a role in ...
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Women’s suffrage marker accidentally knocked down by Saratoga Springs DPW crew
A marker that commemorates the city’s important role in the suffrage ... the push to get women the right to vote. Saratoga Springs business owner Maddy Zanetti noticed the sign was broken ...
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Women’s struggle for the right to vote
Women around the country set up Women's Suffrage Groups to campaign for the right to vote. In 1897, the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies was formed to bring these groups together.