The Racist History of the Women's Suffrage Movement and the Black Women Who Persisted | We Count!

This year, we celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment. But do you know what really happened in the run-up to that victory? And who it left behind? Tune in for a short history lesson with Breakthrough's own Amani Jiu, and learn about the trailblazing Black women who made history.

Featuring:
Jennifer D. Williams
Jennifer D. Williams is an Assistant Professor of English at Howard University in Washington, DC. Her research and teaching interests include twentieth and twenty-first century African American literature and women's, gender, and sexuality studies, particularly in relation to space, race, and class.

Alana Garrett-Ferguson
An innovative advocate, justice curartor, policy strategist and content creator, She has over 10 years working with youth of all ages. 7 years doing community work Alana is passionate about justice, education and youth.
In 2018 she successfully to created a project, titled: Working through the illness to raise mental health awareness amongst the youth and young adults. she has decided to utilize her creativity to construct kits to help youth of all struggling with trauma and understanding their mental health. She is hoping to grow that project into a bigger program for youth and young adults in the county.
Now working as the community organizer and policy associate for New Voices for Reproductive Justice, she is leading campaigns to erradicate injustices against Black women, femmes, and girls. New Voices for Reproductive Justice is a human rights organization based out of Pennsylvania, whom mission is to improve the health and well building of Black women, gemmed, and girls. Using the Reproductive Justice framework, they build leadership, fight for human rights and advocate on issues that affect us as women.

Host
Amani Jiu
With a background in Documentary Filmmaking and a passion for social justice, Amani is an accomplished storyteller with experience directing, shooting, and editing her own content. As an Associate Producer for Breakthrough, Amani works closely with the entire production team on all major projects from pre to post production.

[samsandwich]

Great Video! I was so surprised when I saw this video only had 600 views, it's so well made I thought it was by some organization like vox with thousands of subscribers, keep up the great work these videos are so important!

[YunierViada]

Thanks for the short and to the point video. I shared the link on my tiktok ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽

[PeopleActivityRadio]

This is constructive information. Thanks for taking the time to create this content.🙏🏾✊🏾👍🏾
#thecodeistheleader

[LoveMyUnusual]

This is so helpful and important. I recommend leveling the music down, it's almost as loud as the main commentary. I want to focus on the latter. <3

[Iris-jtui]

thanks for the video!
can you share the reference for the document at 1:15?

[abuabunorelation]

I have pushback because youth weren’t always disenfranchised or denied the right to vote since this country’s history. Ageism wasn’t a factor as long as one was apart of the dominant society that being said all countries have an age limit for citizens wanting to participate in their government or if they want to exercise a privilege you have to wait i.e social security and other age based programs

[CoolbrowN]

Do you know how many videos it took just to get some f quotes

[sfl]

These great women made change for all women. They suffered and continue to fight, this is how I remember these brave ladies.

[taketen]

Prevention of Sexual Assault, Mandatory Classes, for boys 6th thru 12th This will reduce the criminal element, 20 or 25 years, from now. U.S Military and Police Agency, must become more educational in these schools, in America.