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.
Maria 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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