Champion for suffrage monument never misses beat, chance to vote
With the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment approaching, Paula Casey has helped raise nearly $732,500 to construct a monument honoring suffragists from Shelby County, both male and female. The “Equality Trailblazers” monument will be built on the side of the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law building Downtown that faces the Mississippi River. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The story of Memphis’ role in Tennessee ratifying the 19th Amendment has become the story of the Memphis woman who has worked tirelessly to make sure people know how that victory was won.
Topics
Paula Casey Equality TrailblazersJane Roberts
Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.