Just over a century ago, in August of 1920, American women won the constitutional right to vote, thanks to the passing and ratification of the 19th Amendment. What many don’t realize, however, is that ...

In 1838, more than 80 years before the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote nationwide, Kentucky became the first ...

WASHINGTON (WCSC) - The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, gave women in the United States the right to vote. South Carolina’s state legislature had rejected the ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Nov. 5, 1872, civil rights activist Susan B. Anthony cast an illegal vote in the presidential election to make a point about women’s suffrage. Women finally gained the right ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Holly Corbett covers bias, workplace culture, and social movements. The 19th Amendment is part of a larger story about voting ...

Ben Sheehan unearths the true history of our right to vote…or lack thereof. In this episode of Civics Made Easy, Ben Sheehan traces the real history of voting rights in America. Who got the ability to ...

This story was originally published by the Nashville Banner. Sign up for their newsletter at nashvillebanner.com/newsletters. One hundred five years ago this month ...