Fighting for Equality: Women's Suffrage in Kansas, Presentation by Sarah Bell

West Wyandotte Library will host Sarah Bell for an online presentation and discussion of “Fighting for Equality: Women’s Suffrage in Kansas,” on 5/09/2022 from 6 - 7pm CST. Members of the community are invited to attend this free online program by registering below or contacting KCKPL for assistance registering. After registering, you will be emailed a Zoom link to attend. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.

Early Kansas history is known for its progressive stance on many issues and voting rights for women was no exception. In 1867, Kansas was the first state to attempt full voting rights for women. So why did it take 50 long years to make it a reality? Despite numerous advancements and several more firsts, it was not an easy or a quick undertaking. It also didn’t include the voices of all women. White middle-class women were credited with the success of the equality movement, while their allies of color most often faced discrimination and marginalization. This talk chronicles women’s suffrage in Kansas, highlighting events, leaders, and organizations key to the passage of the 1912 voting rights amendment to the state’s constitution. 

This program is part of a KCKPL's grant recipient from the American Library Association 'Let's Talk About It: Women's Suffrage'. Please check out our other events related to this grant. 

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