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“Justice is better than chivalry if we cannot have both.”

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Alice Stone Blackwell

Alice Stone Blackwell was an American journalist, suffragist, and civil rights activist. Born on September 14, 1857, she dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and social justice. Blackwell was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and played a significant role in the fight for women's right to vote. She passed away on March 15, 1950. more

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