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Dr Catia Cecilia Confortini from the Wellesley Colllege Peace and Justice Studies Program speaks on Emily Greene Balch. Confortini reflects on the legacy of Balch, not only as an scholar and thinker but also as a teacher and activist. Her work for peace and justice are relevant for today's world, which continues to be mired in the violence of racism and imperialism.
After the 19th Amendment passed in 1919, Jamaica Plain women were eager to register to vote in the summer and fall of 1920. Learn about the Mary Eliza Project’s work to transform Boston’s 1920 Women’s Voter Registers into a searchable dataset. Hear about the stories of JP women that they have uncovered during this process and learn how to use the free dataset for your own research!
Jamaica Plain has its own Revolutionary patriot although Brigadier General William Heath might not be considered a hero. Rather, it could be said that General Heath was a defensive soldier; his career was spent in defense, notably the strategic Hudson River Forts his troops defended when was at command at West Point.