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Despite what people today believe to be a straightforward goal\, the path to women&rsquo\;s suffrage was infused wit h sexism and racism and triggered a fear of feminism whose roots are still seen today. From attorney Ellen Martin\, the first woman to vote in Illin ois\, to Ida B. Wells\, a woman who did not let racism stop her voice\, wo men&rsquo\;s suffrage has been a battle hard fought by a diverse group of activists in Illinois.  \;

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Presented by Historian Jeanne Schul tz Angel.

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Registration will close two hours before the program beg ins and registrants will receive a link to join shortly thereafter.  \ ;  \;  \;For any questions\, contact community@wilmettelibrary.inf o

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