The Main Library will be closed on Saturday, November 15th for the Richmond Marathon.

All libraries will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

Suffragist

(tag archive)

HARRIET TUBMAN, INSPIRING AMERICAN HERO

Posted about 4 years ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones
Harriet Tubman (c. 1820-1822 – March 10, 1913) is an icon of courage, a true American hero. Born Araminta “Minty” Ross, she was enslaved at birth in Maryland. In 1849 […]
Continue Reading

Black Suffragists and Activists: Addie Waites Hunton

Posted about 5 years ago by kathryn Coker
In preparation for Black History Month, I did a little research and uncovered some fascinating people like Addie Waites Hunton, an African American suffragist, activist, writer, political organizer, and educator.   […]
Continue Reading