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On August 18th 1920, the #19thamendment 
was ratified therefore giving women* the right to vote in America. However, ALL women were not given the right to vote.
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was ratified therefore giving women* the right to vote in America. However, ALL women were not given the right to vote. A thread
Most times when I was asked to speak about the 100th anniversary of the sufferage movement, I declined. Because women who looked like me were not afforded the right to vote 100 years ago and it was a fact that was conveniently overlooked.
However I changed my position and used the opportunity talk about Black suffragettes, racial and ethic representation, and one of my favorites Sorjouner Truth.
Ms. Truth gave the “Ain’t I a Women” speech in my hometown, #HD34 & I feel it’s my responsibility to remind people of our history, introduce Sorjouner Truth to whoever will listen & share what it means to be a Black woman holding identities in a world that often rejects you.
When I wore this pin during session, many legislators asked what it meant and none who asked knew that the #19thAmendment didn’t give full voting rights to Black women. The people who vote on YOUR voting rights didn’t know how long it took for women of color to get our rights.
didn’t give full voting rights to Black women. The people who vote on YOUR voting rights didn’t know how long it took for women of color to get our rights.
The world wants Black women’s labor but they reject our leadership. This is why representation matters. And it’s why I will never stop talking about being a Black woman, this is why #WeBelongHere exists. Someone has to tell OUR story. Might as well be me.
