The Communicate, Agitate, Motivate lecture series will feature dynamic presentations across Central and Western New York, exploring the pivotal role of public relations and media in the women’s suffrage movement. Hosted at historic suffrage sites, cities and academic institutions across Western and Central New York, each lecture will highlight the power of strategic communication in activism, accompanied by a traveling exhibit showcasing PR and media artifacts that helped shape the fight for women’s rights. Select the View Calendar button below for more information.
The Series
To celebrate Women’s History Month and beyond, this project will present a dynamic series of lectures across Central and Western New York. This whistle-stop lecture tour features partnerships with the National Susan B. Anthony House and Museum (Rochester, NY), the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center (Fayetteville, NY), the Women’s Rights Hall of Fame (Seneca Falls, NY), and more. Through a combination of lectures in historic suffrage locations including pivotal sites on the New York Women’s Heritage Trail, and cities that served as locations for a New York State Women’s Suffrage Association (NYSWSA) convention, this project aims to inspire activism and raise awareness of the historic struggle for women’s suffrage in upstate New York and the vital role of communication throughout the movement.
Speaking Tour
The Communicate, Agitate, Motivate Archives is a curated digital collection of letters, photographs, and documents from the suffrage era, offering a firsthand look at the voices and strategies that shaped the fight for women’s rights. Featuring digitized artifacts from key activists and organizations, the archive preserves the historical narrative of the movement, highlighting the critical role of communication in advancing equality.