Equality's Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America

Lucy Burns  (1879-1966), suffragist, was born  July 28, 1879 . The following are some links to learn more: Turning Point Suffragist Memorial biography of Lucy Burns National Park Service biography of Lucy Burns Oregon Secretary of State biography of Lucy Burns Encyclopedia Brittanica biography of Lucy Burns This blog post is part of an ongoing series of "this date in history" blog posts that highlight some of the people and events of voting rights history. Links provide an opportunity for students and teachers to explore and learn more.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett  (1862-1931), civil rights activist, journalist, and suffragist, was born July 16, 1862 . The following are some links to learn more: National Women's History Museum biography of Ida B. Wells-Barnett National Park Service biography of Ida B. Wells Smithsonian Magazine   article about Ida B. Wells New York Times   obituary of Ida B. Wells The Guardian   article about Ida B. Wells This blog post is part of an ongoing series of "this date in history" blog posts that highlight some of the people and events of voting rights history. Links provide an opportunity for students and teachers to explore and learn more.

Mary McLeod Bethune  (1875-1955), educator and civil rights activist, was born  July 10, 1875 . The following are some links to learn more: National Women's History Museum brief biography of Mary McLeod Bethune Bethune-Cookman University profile of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Encyclopedia Brittanica entry on Mary McLeod Bethune Article about Mary McLeod Bethune statue in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall This blog post is part of an ongoing series of "this date in history" blog posts that highlight some of the people and events of voting rights history. Links provide an opportunity for students and teachers to explore and learn more.