The Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminar- Vanguard - How Black Women Overcame Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All
Wednesday, 17 February, 2021
Wednesday, February 17
Vanguard: How Black Women Overcame Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All
In Dr. Jones’ most recent book she offers a new history of African American women’s political lives in America. She recounts how they defied both racism and sexism to fight for the ballot, and how they wielded political power to secure the equality and dignity of all persons.
Martha S. Jones, J.D., Ph.D., Society of Black Alumni Presidential Professor, Professor of History and the SNF Agora Institute, Johns Hopkins University
ZOOM link will be emailed; Noon to 1:30 p.m.