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  ‘A history of great glory’: The consequential, evolving role of Black sororities in suffrage

  From suffrage to 2020’s vice presidential nominee, Black sororities have been part of the political process. But some sisters believe their actions could be bolder.

  Ko Bragg · August 20

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  Kamala Harris brings history, identity to her convention night closeup

  In a speech both personal and potent, the vice presidential nominee introduced herself to the nation and spoke to the existential nature of the 2020 presidential election.

  Errin Haines · August 19

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  DNC largely ignores suffrage centennial

  Tuesday marked the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, but the milestone was not on the convention’s agenda.

  Mariel Padilla · August 19

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  'We' versus 'Me': Suffrage centennial exposes vote gap in Black and White women

  A century ago, White women got the right to vote. It took nearly 50 more years for that to extend to Black women. Experts weigh in on what the two groups have done at the ballot box since then.

  Errin Haines · August 19

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  Meryl Streep and Zoe Saldaña commemorate women’s voting rights centennial

  The actors recited historic speeches as part of The 19th Represents.

  Mariel Padilla · August 18

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  On suffrage centennial, Black women are fighting a modern day ‘poll tax’

  Two Florida women are suing for the right to vote in the only felony disenfranchisement suit alleging a violation of the 19th Amendment.

  Ko Bragg · August 17

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  Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, to The 19th: “It’s good to be home.”

  Meghan reflects on her lived experiences as a biracial woman and mother coming home to a troubled nation.  

  Errin Haines · August 14

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  Kamala Harris applauds Biden’s “audacity to choose a Black woman to be his running mate”

  In Harris’s first interview since becoming Biden’s vice presidential pick, she spoke about voter access, how the pandemic has exacerbated inequities and how a Biden-Harris campaign will prioritize marginalized communities.

  Shefali Luthra · August 14

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  Black women are promoted at far lower rates than White men, report finds

  The report, released by Lean In, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s foundation, also found that Black women are underrepresented in top leadership positions. 

  Chabeli Carrazana · August 13

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  The suffrage movement is still unfinished, particularly for Black and Latino voters

  As part of The 19th Represents Summit, a panel of experts discussed myths surrounding the right to vote in the United States.

  Mariel Padilla · August 11