“This Great Cause of Woman”: Frederick Douglass and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage”

On Saturday, October 4 at 1 pm the Anthony Museum is hosting a hybrid event as a part of #DouglassWeek. “This Great Cause of Woman”: Frederick Douglass and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage,” is presented by Niamh McDade Clay. Registration information coming soon. About the presentation:Frederick Douglass’s legacy as an abolitionist is well known, but his work as a suffragist is often overlooked. Join us as we explore his role in the fight for women’s voting rights and his complex relationships with some of the movement’s most prominent figures. This presentation will cover his involvement in the Seneca Falls Convention, his work with Susan B. Anthony and Ida B. Wells and the rifts and reconciliations that defined his lifelong commitment to equality. We’ll delve into the strategic disagreements, personal bonds and enduring legacies of these remarkable partnerships that helped shape the suffrage movement. About #DouglassWeek:#DouglassWeek is a collaborative event series celebrating the wor