Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformist and women’s rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women’s suffrage movement. She was born on February 15, 1820, into a Quaker family committed to social equality. She co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) and was arrested in 1872 for voting in a federal election to challenge the law at the time which forbade women from voting. Her efforts helped pave the way for the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote.
Honoring Susan B. Anthony – February 15, 2026
