![]() ![]() I spent some time exploring these unsung Wyoming women who made history. They refused, and it took them petitioning seven times before statehood was granted in 1890. Lawmakers in Washington didn’t like that women had the right to vote in Wyoming, and demanded that they revoke women’s suffrage before the territory could be admitted to the Union. It turns out, Wyoming led the charge for women’s rights from early on. In fact, this contributed to why it took so long for Wyoming to become an official state. When you think of Wyoming, do women immediately come to mind? They didn’t for me either, until recently. ![]() ![]() But the work achieved by the women I mention below was a significant step forward in this journey, and for that they are worth recognizing. Even today, there are still many voices that have not been rightfully granted the privilege of voting, and we have a massive amount of work ahead to reach a place of equity. Author’s Note: I want to preface this post by recognizing that while the ratification of the 19th amendment was a major milestone in the history of the United States, it also still excluded many women of color from voting for decades to come. ![]()
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