June 2019 – Page 2 – First Wave Feminisms

Maria Stewart

June 2, 2019December 4, 2019Olivia BouchardAfrican-American Women / People

Basic Information Maria Stewart was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1803, although the exact date of her birth is unknown. She is known for being active in the abolitionist movement as well as challenging public thought about a woman’s role in society before the feminist movement had officially begun. Maria Stewart is known for speeches…

Amelia Bloomer

June 2, 2019December 4, 2019Mymy NguyenEuro-American Women / People

Basic Information Amelia Jenks Bloomer was born on May 27th, 1818, in the small town of Homer, New York, and lived until 1894. Bloomer was the editor and publisher of The Lily, the first newspaper dedicated to educating women on the current political movements. The Lily was one of the only resources that women had…