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John,
Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of
enslavement in the US. Like all monumental victories, the end of slavery
was achieved through the tireless efforts of a committed resistance
movement. At Women's March, we honor the remarkable Black women who fought
tirelessly for abolition in the face of tremendous risk and oppression. We
all know and love Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman – so today we’ll tell
you about three other Black feminists who inspire our work at Women’s
March.
[2]Juneteenth FeministsMaria W. Stewart (1803-1879) was the first American
woman to address a public audience of both women and men in 1832. Her
powerful speeches and writings in William Lloyd Garrison’s The Liberator
inspired many to join the fight against slavery.
Sarah Mapps Douglass (1806-1882) was an educator and writer from
Philadelphia, dedicated to building a free future for Black Americans. A
founding member of the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society, she
worked alongside her mother, Grace Douglass, and white feminist Lucretia
Mott to amplify Black voices in the abolitionist movement.
The Forten family, particularly Sarah Forten (1814-1893), were also
pivotal in our feminist past. Sarah, her mother Charlotte, and sisters
Margaretta and Harriet organized fairs, ran petition drives, and supported
runaway slaves, making substantial contributions to the movement.
These women remind us that the fight for freedom has always required bold
voices and relentless action in community with people we love. Let’s honor
their legacy by continuing their work for justice and a feminist future.
- Women’s March
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