Discovering New York Suffrage Stories
Meet diverse New York women who battled oppression and racism in their fight for the vote.
Discovering New York Suffrage Stories | Trailer
Meet diverse New York women who battled oppression and racism in their fight for the vote.
Sneak Peek and Panel Discussion
WNED PBS Executive Producer Lynne Bader hosts a free virtual sneak peek of WNED PBS's latest production "Discovering New York Suffrage Stories" and a panel discussion with historians Lillian Williams, PhD, and Judith Wellman to explore the intersection of women’s voting rights and race.
To complement the stories featured in the documentary, WNED PBS commissioned a series of digital video essays by independent female producer/filmmakers. These short films provide an opportunity for the filmmakers to tell an important story and contribute their unique perspective and insight into the suffrage story.
Bonus Videos
During the suffrage movement, Black women experienced a different world than White women.
Major support for Discovering New York Suffrage Stories was provided by The National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor, by the Susan Howarth Foundation, and KeyBank in partnership with First Niagara Foundation. With additional funding from the Fred L. Emerson Foundation and Humanities New York.