Historical Anniversary
15th Amendment Ratified (1870): Granted Black Male the Right to Vote
#OnThisDay in 1870, the 15th Amendment, which granted black men the right to vote, was ratified. Unfortunately, Southern states continued to disenfranchise black voters through the use of poll taxes, literacy tests, threats of physical harm, etc. Therefore, the promise of the 15th Amendment was not fully realized until the passage of the Voting Rights … Continue reading "15th Amendment Ratified (1870): Granted Black Male the Right to Vote"
Women’s History Month
Women's History Month celebrates the everyday contributions of women across the world to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated during March in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, in connection with International Women's Day on March 8th. Women's History Month traces its origins to the United States, where it was first … Continue reading "Women’s History Month"
Woman Suffrage Procession Anniversary
The "Woman Suffrage Procession" was the first suffragist parade in Washington, DC. Organized by the suffragist Alice Paul for the National American Woman Suffrage Association, it saw thousands of suffragists marching down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC on Monday, March 3, 1913. Presaging the circumstances surrounding the 2017 Women's March just over 100 years later, … Continue reading "Woman Suffrage Procession Anniversary"
TX House Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Texas Primaries
#OnThisDay in 1918, the Texas House (during the 36 legislative sessions) passed HB-105 by a vote of 83-34. The bill granted women the right to vote in (white) Texas Primaries. The bill was passed by the Texas Senate on March 21, 1918 by a vote of 18-4. Governor William P. Hobby signed the bill into … Continue reading "TX House Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Texas Primaries"
TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries
#OnThisDay in 1918, the Texas Senate (during the 36 legislative sessions) passed HB-105 by a vote of 18-4. The bill granted women the right to vote in (white) Texas Primaries. The bill was firsts passed in the TX House on March 15, 1918 by a vote of 84-34. Governor William P. Hobby signed the bill … Continue reading "TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries"
26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote
#OnThis day in 1971, the 26th Amendment was passed by Congress. This amendment was enacted in response to Vietnam War protests, which argued that soldiers who were old enough to fight for their country should be granted the right to vote.' The amendment was passed by Congress (proposed to the states) on March 23, 1971, … Continue reading "26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote"
15th Amendment Ratified (1870): Granted Black Male the Right to Vote
#OnThisDay in 1870, the 15th Amendment, which granted black men the right to vote, was ratified. Unfortunately, Southern states continued to disenfranchise black voters through the use of poll taxes, literacy tests, threats of physical harm, etc. Therefore, the promise of the 15th Amendment was not fully realized until the passage of the Voting Rights … Continue reading "15th Amendment Ratified (1870): Granted Black Male the Right to Vote"
Woman Suffrage Procession Anniversary
The "Woman Suffrage Procession" was the first suffragist parade in Washington, DC. Organized by the suffragist Alice Paul for the National American Woman Suffrage Association, it saw thousands of suffragists marching down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC on Monday, March 3, 1913. Presaging the circumstances surrounding the 2017 Women's March just over 100 years later, … Continue reading "Woman Suffrage Procession Anniversary"
TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries
#OnThisDay in 1918, the Texas Senate (during the 36 legislative sessions) passed HB-105 by a vote of 18-4. The bill granted women the right to vote in (white) Texas Primaries. The bill was firsts passed in the TX House on March 15, 1918 by a vote of 84-34. Governor William P. Hobby signed the bill … Continue reading "TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries"
26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote
#OnThis day in 1971, the 26th Amendment was passed by Congress. This amendment was enacted in response to Vietnam War protests, which argued that soldiers who were old enough to fight for their country should be granted the right to vote.' The amendment was passed by Congress (proposed to the states) on March 23, 1971, … Continue reading "26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote"
