Women's History Month 2023: March 2nd Susan B. Anthony

Susan B. Anthony is one of the most well-known women's suffrage activists in American history. Born in 1820, Anthony grew up in a politically active Quaker family that believed in the equality of all people, including women and African Americans.

In 1851, Anthony attended a women's rights conference in Ohio and became involved in the suffrage movement. She worked tirelessly for over 50 years to secure women's right to vote, traveling the country to give speeches, organizing petitions and conventions, and lobbying lawmakers.

In 1869, Anthony and fellow suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton founded the National Woman Suffrage Association, which worked to secure a federal amendment giving women the right to vote. Despite facing constant opposition and ridicule, Anthony never wavered in her belief in the fundamental right of all people to participate in the democratic process.

Anthony's tireless efforts paid off in 1920, 14 years after her death, when the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote. Her legacy lives on today in the ongoing fight for gender equality and women's rights.

In addition to her work for women's suffrage, Anthony was also a tireless advocate for other social justice causes. She supported the abolition of slavery, labor rights, and temperance, and was involved in many other progressive movements of her time.

Susan B. Anthony's unwavering commitment to justice and equality continues to inspire activists and advocates today. Her legacy reminds us that progress is often slow and difficult, but that change is possible with persistence, dedication, and the courage to stand up for what is right.