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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"
March for the Vote 2023
Waters Edge Park of Corpus Christi 602 S. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX, United StatesA high energy community gathering to remember, honor and celebrate the bold, courageous and powerful women who gathered in our nation’s capital for the National Women’s Suffrage Parade in 1913 to celebrate the right to vote and to promote the benefits of advocacy. Corpus Christi League of Womens Voters website
St. Paddy’s Day Festival Voter Registration Drive
Cassidy's Irish Pub 601 Water St., Corpus Christi, TX, United StatesJoin Democratic Party March 11 at Cassidy's Irish Pub St. Paddy's Day Festival to register voters.
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"
Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time the League works wholeheartedly to influence policy through education and advocacy. They meet the third Thursday of every month. Contact Info for Corpus Christi League of Women Voters https://lwv-cctx.clubexpress.com/ +1 361-445-4436 … Continue reading "Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting"
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"
Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time the League works wholeheartedly to influence policy through education and advocacy. They meet the third Thursday of every month. Contact Info for Corpus Christi League of Women Voters https://lwv-cctx.clubexpress.com/ +1 361-445-4436 … Continue reading "Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting"
