This Episode Originally Aired - August 25, 2020

Today's throwback episode Rachel hosts Professor Martha S Jones, author and researcher at Johns Hopkins, to talk about the history of the 19th Amendment, and how the stories we tell ourselves about our families and our histories shape the way we move through the world. It's an important conversation to have - especially in this moment when we're remembering the 104th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the US Constitution. We hope you'll join Professor Jones and Rach as they dive into the legacy of Black suffragettes and the power each of us wield as guardians of our own stories.

If you enjoyed this conversation you MUST go follow Professor Jones on Instagram: instagram.com/marthasjones/ AND order her book VANGUARD here -> https://bookshop.org/books/vanguard-how-black-women-broke-barriers-won-the-vote-and-insisted-on-equality-for-all/9781541618619

Remember listeners: your voice matters because YOU matter. You can check if you're registered to vote by searching your state online, or by clicking here -> https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:34 The 19th Amendment and Its Limitations

01:24 Introducing Professor Martha Jones

04:35 Professor Jones' Journey and Philosophy

07:02 The Importance of Family History

10:40 Challenges in Tracing Ancestry

19:28 Historical Context of Racism and Women's Roles

29:20 The Legacy of the 19th Amendment

30:57 Harriet Tubman: A Hidden History

32:32 The Power of Family History

33:08 Genealogy and Personal Identity

35:54 The 19th Amendment: A Complex Legacy

38:25 Voter Suppression and Systemic Racism

43:14 The Fight for Voting Rights

45:28 The Importance of Voting Today

52:11 Educating and Empowering Future Generations

53:25 Conclusion and Call to Action

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