Victoria Earle Matthews was a journalist and author. Delivered speech, “The Value of Race Literature,” at the First National Congress of Colored Women.
Victoria Earle Matthews
–Pursuits/Activities: AfAm Rights, Women's Rights
Historic People
We recognize women’s heritage in New York State and others associated with the history of the women’s right to vote and those people who made it happen.
Rose Schneiderman
Rose Schneiderman was a renowned feminist, labor activist, talented organizer, and speaker. Rose traveled New York State promoting suffrage and unionism.
Elizabeth Oakes Smith
–Pursuit/Activity: Women's Rights
Elizabeth Oakes Smith lived in Patchogue, Long Island. She was an eloquent speaker and writer who championed women’s rights.
Mary Burnett Talbert
–Pursuit/Activity: Suffrage
Mary Burnett Talbert was the founder of the Buffalo Phyllis Wheatley Club and president of the National Association of Colored Women.