Lorton in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Turning Point Suffragist Memorial
Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association
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[The donor plaques feature sections that contain some historical information. Only these sections have been transcribed:]
Tonya Trishele Norwood: In 1913 22 Black Women, founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. marched in solidarity, but not in unity, with the movement. May we move forward in unity, knowing we are stronger and wiser together.
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Sonya Nichole Robinson: In honor of the 22 Black Women Founders of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., who thought it not strange to challenge inequity, become symbols for innovation, and stand for the rights of others.
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Brenda Joyce Fisher Norwood: The most beautiful thing worn is confidence! In 1913, 22 Black Women, founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., marched in solidarity, confident that they could make a change. A change for betterment of all women!
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 38° 40.919′ N, 77° 15.183′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Suffragist Commemorative Wall (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Suffragist Commemorative Wall (a few steps from this marker); Silent for Suffrage (a few steps from this marker); "Forward Into Light," Toward Equality, 1920 - Present / The 19th Amendment (a few steps from this marker); "Forward Out of Darkness" / Issuing a Call for Women's Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); Hard-Fought Ratification Campaigns in the States / The Continued Struggle for Voting Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); Building a Political Movement / Testing Constitutional Amendments (within shouting distance of this marker); Victories in 1917 / Suffragists Demonstrated Until Congress Passed the 19th Amendment (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lorton.
Additional keywords. women's suffrage; First Wave Feminism; Womanism; Universal Suffrage
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2022
6. Statue at the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
