Real Talk: Women’s Suffrage Movement and Voting Rights in the US

Lettie Shumate is a Black woman, historian, anti-racism educator, and racial justice advocate with a passion for breaking down and sharing true History. In this episode Lettie shares the real story behind the 19th amendment and who actually got the right to vote when it was passed. She also breaks down the racist history of many of the early white women suffragists and perhaps most importantly we talk about the Black women suffragists that history often ignores.

Not only is breaking down history one of Lettie’s passions, but leading anti-racism work, facilitating conversations in anti-racism workshops and programs, and continuing to inform others about the larger issues that must be confronted to dismantle white supremacy culture in America, all encompass her purpose. Her podcast, ”Sincerely, Lettie” dives deep into true history, anti-racism, racial justice, and more. Breaking down history to connect the past to today, and encompassing anti-racism work is Lettie’s passion and she doesn’t hold back when it comes to tough conversations.

Lettie’s professional resume includes a BA in History from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, a MA in History, and a MA in Conflict Management & Resolution, both from UNCW. Lettie serves on the Board of Directors for both the Bellamy Mansion and the YWCA in Wilmington, NC, and is a co-facilitator for the New Hanover County Community Remembrance Project through the Equal Justice Initiative.

Episode HOMEWORK:
Learn more about:

Sojourner Truth

Ida B. Wells-Barnett

Harriet Forten Purvis

Mary Church Terrell

Books Mentioned:

They Were Her Property by Stephanie E Jones-Rogers

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0300251831/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Connect with Lettie:

https://www.sincerelylettie.com/

https://www.facebook.com/sincerelylettie

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