Civic Engagement – Democracy for All
Black, Indigenous, and people of color around the world have fought for suffrage in their larger struggles for social and political equality.
Zitkála-Šá
Image of Zitkála-Šá, also known as “Red Bird” or Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, who was an activist and supported the 19th Amendment as well as the 1924 Indian Citizenship Act. 1898. Source: National Portrait Gallery/Wikimedia, https://npg.si.edu/object/npg_S_NPG.79.26
Vote Graffiti Wall
Brick wall covered in graffiti supporting voting. June 10, 2017. Source: Flickr, https://www.flickr.com/photos/wiredforsound23/38534344961/
Roy Takeno and staff meeting
Roy Takeno, editor of Manzanar Free Press, addresses four members of his staff while seated at a desk in front of an open newspaper. 1943. Source: Ansel Adams/LOC, https://lccn.loc.gov/2002696031
Roy Takano and mayor, town hall meeting in Manzanar
Roy Takeno (right), half-length portrait, seated at a table, next to the mayor who is reading papers, an American flag hangs on the wall behind them. 1943. Source: Ansel Adams/LOC, https://lccn.loc.gov/2002696020
Madame Sofia de Veyra with Phillipine delegation wives
Presented by Mme. Jaime C. De Veyra, the wives of the Philippine delegation who are seeking the recognition of complete independence of the islands, were received by Mrs. Harding at the White House. In the center of the group are Mrs. Harding and Mme. De Veyra. 1922. Source: LOC, https://lccn.loc.gov/92519740
Patsy Mink announces formation of CAPAC
Representative Patsy Mink announces the formation of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus at a press conference with (left to right) Representatives Don Edwards and Norman Mineta, Guam Delegate Robert Underwood, and Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Neil Abercrombie. May 20 1994. Source: Laura Patterson/LOC, https://lccn.loc.gov/2015645165
Miguel Trujillo
Trujillo with mother-in-law Mary Paisano, her father Pedro Sarracino, and Trujillo’s daughter, Josephine. Trujillo successfully sued in federal court to obtain the right to vote for Native Americans in New Mexico. 1942. Source: Colin Towler/Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/37788084343870455/
Manuel Quezol’s first inauguration
First inauguration of Philippine Commonwealth President Manuel Quezon at the steps of the Legislative Building in Manila. Nov 15, 1935. Source: Wikimedia, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Manuel_Quezon_first_inauguration.jpg
Mabel Ping-Hua Lee
Newspaper clipping of Mabel Ping-Hua with caption “Chinese Girls Wants Vote.” April 13, 1912. Source: New York Tribune/Wikimedia, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mabel_Lee.jpg
Little Lobbyists
Youth holding signs in support of universal healthcare at a Little Lobbyist event. June 26, 2018. Source: Senate Democrats, https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdmc/42331388724/in/album-72157692657703520/
DACA Press Conference
Supporters of DACA speaking at press conference. Nov 12, 2019. Source: Senate Democrats, https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdmc/49056848107/in/album-72157711755854226/