This Episode Originally Aired - August 25, 2020
Today's throwback episode Rachel hosts Professor Martha S Jones, author and researcher at Johns Hopkins, to talk about the history of the 19th Amendment, and how the stories we tell ourselves about our families and our histories shape the way we move through the world. It's an important conversation to have - especially in this moment when we're remembering the 104th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the US Constitution. We hope you'll join Professor Jones and Rach as they dive into the legacy of Black suffragettes and the power each of us wield as guardians of our own stories.
If you enjoyed this conversation you MUST go follow Professor Jones on Instagram: instagram.com/marthasjones/ AND order her book VANGUARD here -> https://bookshop.org/books/vanguard-how-black-women-broke-barriers-won-the-vote-and-insisted-on-equality-for-all/9781541618619
Remember listeners: your voice matters because YOU matter. You can check if you're registered to vote by searching your state online, or by clicking here -> https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:34 The 19th Amendment and Its Limitations
01:24 Introducing Professor Martha Jones
04:35 Professor Jones' Journey and Philosophy
07:02 The Importance of Family History
10:40 Challenges in Tracing Ancestry
19:28 Historical Context of Racism and Women's Roles
29:20 The Legacy of the 19th Amendment
30:57 Harriet Tubman: A Hidden History
32:32 The Power of Family History
33:08 Genealogy and Personal Identity
35:54 The 19th Amendment: A Complex Legacy
38:25 Voter Suppression and Systemic Racism
43:14 The Fight for Voting Rights
45:28 The Importance of Voting Today
52:11 Educating and Empowering Future Generations
53:25 Conclusion and Call to Action
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