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If you’ve enjoyed learning more about the fight for the 19th Amendment, as well as the bold women who sought to expand voting rights, you’ll find great next-up shows in the list below.
"Antiques Roadshow: Women’s Work"
Monday, July 6 at 8 p.m.
Celebrate trailblazing women in a special hour spotlighting outstanding contributions from female athletes, artists, activists and more who left an indelible mark on the world around us through their thought-provoking objects and accomplishments.
"Secrets of the Dead: Viking Warrior Queen"
Tuesday, July 7 at 8 p.m.
Join a team of archaeologists as they examine one of the most significant Viking graves ever found and test the DNA of the remains of the female warrior buried inside, rewriting our understanding of Viking society.
"Unladylike2020: The Changemakers"
Friday, July 10 at 10 p.m.
Explore the stories of pioneering women in American politics who advocated for suffrage and civil rights over 100 years ago, including the first women in the U.S. Congress and State Senate, and a co-founder of the NAACP.
"We’ll Meet Again: The Fight for Women’s Rights"
Tuesday, July 14 at 8 p.m.
Join Ann Curry as two women search for friends and colleagues who fought for equal rights. One of the first female commercial pilots wants to thank her mentor, and an advocate hopes to find the woman who inspired her to join a movement.
"POV: We are the Radical Monarchs"
Monday, July 20 at 9 p.m.
Meet the Radical Monarchs, a group of young girls of color on the frontlines of social justice. Follow the group as they earn badges for completing units on such subjects as being an LGBTQ ally, preserving the environment and disability justice.
"POV: Advocate"
Monday, July 27 at 9 p.m.
Meet Israeli lawyer Lea Tsemel, a political firebrand who is known by her opponents as "the devil's advocate" for her decades-long defense of Palestinians who have been accused of resisting the occupation, both violently and non-violently.
"POV: And She Could Be Next"
Stream on the PBS App
"And She Could Be Next" tells the story of a defiant movement of women of color, transforming politics from the ground up by fighting for a truly reflective democracy.
Want to celebrate a century of the 19th Amendment? Check out these events from our partners!
July Virtual Prop Day with Dr. Anita Morgan
Wednesday, July 15 at noon via Zoom Webinar
Register today.
Join the Indianapolis Propylaeum for a virtual presentation and live Q & A with Dr. Anita Morgan. Dr. Anita Morgan’s book, “We Must Be Fearless: The Woman Surage Movement in Indiana“ is the pivotal work exploring the untold story of the work of Hoosiers locally and nationally in the suffrage movement. Dr. Morgan is a Senior Lecturer of History at IUPUI.
Women’s History Tea: The Politics of the Tearoom
Saturday, July 25 at 2 p.m. via Zoom Webinar
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In a time when women could not own businesses, gather together for activities other than church, or even dine in restaurants alone, American women took to creating tearooms in their own homes. What began as a space for women to gather soon became a tool for women's suffrage and equal rights. Kassie Ritman will present the fascinating history of the function and versatility of American tearooms for the Indianapolis Propylaeum's 3rd Annual Women's History Tea.
Suffrage Centennial Block Party
August 29 to September 4 at the Central Canal, Downtown Indianapolis
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We’re celebrating the 100th anniversary of women voting in Indiana! Join scholars, thinkers, artists and our Hoosier community for a week of free talks, parties, workshops, happy hours and fun. Online and in your own backyard.
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