Celebrating 6,000 African American Women Suffragists Who Voted 100 Years Ago  

The Heritage Society’s exhibit unveils the trailblazing Suffrage story of

African American Women in Houston, Harris County

Friday, May 28

4:30 - 5:30 PM

Antioch Park at 1400 Smith Street (@ Clay St.) &

The Heritage Society at 1100 Bagby

SPONSORS/HONOREES

The National Association of Colored Women (NACW)

Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS

Mayor Sylvester Turner Greeting and Opening Remarks

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, 18th District

Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess

State Representative Shawn Thierry, District 146

Special Performance by Meta-Four Houston Poetry Slam Team

Let's gather to honor the impressive turnout of African American suffragists who voted in 1920!

This EVENT is free and open to the public.

Attendees are encouraged to wear ‘Suffragist white’ attire or wear purple and white attire to honor the National Association of Colored Women (NACW).

Following a celebratory speech at Antioch Park, attendees will participate in a processional across the street to The Heritage Society, at 1100 Bagby.

A reception with light refreshments at the museum’s courtyard (Connally Plaza) and small tours of the suffrage exhibit at The Heritage Society’s museum will be available.  Special performances by Meta-Four Houston Poetry Slam Team will be in the courtyard.  The museum will remain open until 6:30 PM.

We are graciously encouraging wearing masks, although it is not mandatory, for everyone’s health, safety, and comfort.. An organization will have a vaccination shot station available at Antioch Park.

Parking is available for free at The Heritage Society’s parking lot.  Free parking is available at Allen Center Garage, 300 Clay St., across from Antioch Missionary Baptist Church (free with validation ticket only, Antioch Church volunteers at event will provide).

Special thanks to the Houston Suffragists Project team for their research and organizing this event.

Special thanks to our generous Donors and Contributors:

Dessert Gallery Bakery and Cafe

Aztec Events and Tents (in The Heights)

99 Cents Only Stores

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

Houston Suffragists Project

Texas Southern University Police Department in Partnership with the Community

SP Plus Corporation

HTV Houston