In Celebration of Women's Equality Day
Women’s Equality Day is observed every year to commemorate the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment into the US Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. Although the 19th Amendment was passed in the 1920s, the voting rights of Native American and Asian American women weren’t recognized fully until the 1940s and 1950s, and African American women’s rights weren’t recognized until the mid 1960s. Not only does Women’s Equality Day allow us to recognize the women whose fight for suffrage paved the way for women in the future, it also allows us to reflect on the struggle for equality that women still face today.
To honor Women’s Equality Day, we'd like to take time to highlight and honor some of the incredible women we're lucky enough to call Stride members. No matter their area of work, hearing these incredible stories is what fuels our fire to help those who work for themselves.
Looking to learn more about Women’s Equality Day? Check out some of these resources below:
The National Women’s History Alliance—Women’s Equality Day
National Women’s History Museum—Women’s Equality Day
Between Two Worlds: Black Women and the Fight for Voting Rights
Representation with a Hyphen: Latinas in the Fight for Women’s Suffrage
[VIDEO] Women’s Equality Day: The Fight For Rights Then and Now
[VIDEO] The 19th Amendment History
This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since June is Pride Month, we’re recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Alex to learn more about her experience as an LGBTQIA+ independent worker.