Sisters in Arms: Women Anti Slavery Conventions
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
09/17/22
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Women were a dominating and powerful force when it came to abolition. Though they were largely overlooked in male driven abolitionist societies, women pushed ahead and established their own networks and organizations aimed at ending the practice of slavery.
As groups popped up throughout the country, they decided to meet as a collective and streamline their efforts. These meetings, held between 1837 and 1839 are historic for a number of reasons.
To find out why, tune in. You can find source material, transcripts and ways you can support the show by visiting the website at www.civicsandcoffee.com.
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