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Elaine Weiss

@efweiss5

Journalist. Author:The Woman's Hour:The Great Fight to Win the Vote (Viking/Penguin). Medill grad. MacDowell Fellow. Worried.

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Let's honor the women who fought for democracy. I just donated to celebrate the birth of a new feminist in the family. Join me in saluting a special woman in your life.

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“Some Black churches in Florida are stepping up to teach Black History saying the state has ‘watered-down’ versions taught to students.” usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

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Save the Date! Join us on Saturday, September 23 at 1:00 pm as we host a Voter Education Workshop at The “Your Voice, Your Vote” Voter Education Summit in Gulfport, MS. Click the link in our bio to register today! #YourVoiceYourVote #MSVotes

Save the Date!

Join us on Saturday, September 23 at 1:00 pm as we host a Voter Education Workshop at The “Your Voice, Your Vote” Voter Education Summit in Gulfport, MS.

Click the link in our bio to register today!

#YourVoiceYourVote #MSVotes
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Following a sold-out, extended run at The Public Theater, Shaina Taub’s new musical Suffs will come to Broadway this spring with former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai joining the producing team. broadwaydirect.com/shaina-taubs-s…

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On e 231, we welcome Elaine Weiss to discuss the foundation of the civil rights movement, the origins of the Highlander Folk School, how Black people educated themselves when schooling was illegal, Septima Clark, and the activism of ordinary people. Full ep: youtu.be/gsxsjN9DO3U

On e 231, we welcome <a href="/efweiss5/">Elaine Weiss</a> to discuss the foundation of the civil rights movement, the origins of the Highlander Folk School, how Black people educated themselves when schooling was illegal, Septima Clark, and the activism of ordinary people.

Full ep: youtu.be/gsxsjN9DO3U
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⏳ The countdown is on ⏳ SPELL FREEDOM by Elaine Weiss hits shelves in just over one week! Elaine is busy prepping for the release with interviews, with some behind-the-scenes moments from her recording space shown here. Don't miss out, pre-order your copy now! #SpellFreedom

⏳ The countdown is on ⏳ SPELL FREEDOM by Elaine Weiss hits shelves in just over one week! Elaine is busy prepping for the release with interviews, with some behind-the-scenes moments from her recording space shown here. Don't miss out, pre-order your copy now! 

#SpellFreedom
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Just finished recording an episode with Rick Wilson for his Enemies List show--great conversation. riverside.fm/shared/snapsho… #RiversideFM

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Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Today and every day, One Signal and our authors are proud to celebrate indie bookstores and the incredible work they do. ❤️📚✍️

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Today and every day, One Signal and our authors are proud to celebrate indie bookstores and the incredible work they do. ❤️📚✍️
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One Signal authors love their indie bookstores! Here in Baltimore, attended a support rally for our Urban Reads , a Black owned store subjected to threats and harassment. Then enjoyed being a guest bookseller at my home The Ivy Bookshop. Support your indie!

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#OnThisDay May 17, 1954: The U.S. Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education, declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Today, the fight continues for inclusive, quality education for EVERY child. #BrownVBoard #BlackGirlsVote

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On this 71st anniversary of the Supreme Court's Brown decision, explore what came next in this conversation about #SpellFreedom with Rashawn Davis on CSpan 2 Am. History TV at 4:25 pm EDT c-span.org/ahtv/ Legal Defense Fund Black Voters Matter Fund Simon & Schuster

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In March 1954, just before Supreme Cts Brown decision came down. southern segregationists used McCarthyite tactics to label civil rights advocates "Communist" and "subversive" Here is Myles Horton of Highlander Folk School being dragged out of a Senate hearing. #Padilla

In March 1954, just before Supreme Cts Brown decision came down. southern segregationists used McCarthyite tactics to label civil rights advocates "Communist" and "subversive" Here is Myles Horton of Highlander Folk School being dragged out of a Senate hearing. #Padilla