The Black Suffragist Analysis

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I’m the director of “The Black Suffragist: Trailblazers of Social Justice”, which I’m producing in association with Women’s Voices Now. “The Black Suffragist” explores the contribution of African-American women within equal rights movement. It also addresses the struggles that 19th-century pioneers faced as they pursued the right to vote. When I began researching, I was amazed at the number African-American women who had substantial roles in the passing of the 19th Amendment. It’s unfortunate, but the history of Black women has been severely underplayed. I would like to change that. Within the next couple of weeks, I will seek corporate sponsors. It’s my hope that they might assist me in bringing “The Black Suffragist” to Montclair Film

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