Western Reserve Public Media Specials
The Battle for the Right to Vote
Special | 26m 49s | Video has closed captioning.
Nearly a century ago in Northeast Ohio, both women and men fought for women’s right to vote. This half-hour local production explores moments in Akron and Cleveland history that fueled this battle. Examples include Sojourner Truth’s famous “Ain’t I a Woman” speech and Belle Sherwin’s participation in the suffrage movement.
Aired: 04/18/17
Problems Playing Video? | Closed Captioning