Nia Long Gives You A Reason To Vote

Before you cast your ballot, remember the Americans who have fought so that our voices might be heard!

Nia Long Gives You A Reason to Vote

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In this video, acclaimed actress Nia Long performs a riveting reading of Sojourner Truth’s speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?,” delivered at the 1851 Women’s Convention during a period in history when most Americans were still considered second-class citizens and denied the right to vote.

As Americans head to the polls today, it is imperative that we remember our country’s history and the people who have fought to win us the rights we often take for granted. Though Sojourner Truth did not live to see women’s suffrage, her words helped spark a movement, the ideals of which still need defending today. In this week's election, regardless of political views, women must vote!