This is dedicated to those who are just as brave as I am. Those who stand up for what they believe in and strive to make a change. 

Hi! My name is Susan B. Anthony. Here's a photo of me when I was three! I was born in Adams, Massachusetts, on February 15, 1820. 

This is a picture of my family; I have two loving parents, Daniel and Lucy Read Anthony. Being the second born of seven siblings, my house was pretty packed! 

This is my father, Daniel Anthony; he was a huge inspiration to me. He protested against a government that waged wars and despised slavery. Making a huge impact on my family that my brothers joined the army.

In elementary school, I was discriminated against by my teacher. I wanted to learn long division but couldn't because I was a girl. Then my dad took me out of school when I was 17. I finished my education through homeschooling. 

My family and I moved to Rochester, New York, in 1845. Where I began my teaching career at Canajoharie Academy, where I was paid $110 a year.

In 1851, I attended the Anti-Slavery Convention in Syracuse, New York. This is where I met Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who eventually became a good friend of mine. 

From 1832 to 1865 there was a committee called the American Anti-Slavery Society. In 1856 I took an official role as an agent. I continued to speak up and express my beliefs as an abolitionist. As the time passed, I worked alongside other members to conduct a successful anti-slavery campaign in 1861.    

In 1854, I began my protests for women's rights. Mainly focusing on women's suffrage: the legal right of women to vote in national and local elections. I faced discrimination as I was kicked out of multiple venues simply because I wanted to speak up.

As an activist, I attended multiple conferences regarding education. I believed that women deserved to have the same salary as men. In 1859 I spoke before the State Teachers Convention at Troy, New York. Stating that the mind of a woman is no different than a man. Simply wanting equal educational opportunities for all races, genders, and ages.

Continuing my educational reform, I served on the Board of Trustees for Rochester's State Industrial School. Which campaigned for co-education and equal treatment for boys and girls. During this, I was able to raise $50,000 in pledges to ensure that women attend the University of Rochester. This was the first time women were admitted into university in the 1900s. 

You remember my friend Elizabeth Cady Stanton? She and I built a lifelong partnership. She motivated me to launch a national women's suffrage movement. We also worked together on a newspaper called "The Revolution," where we protested equal rights for women. 

Aside from our writings, we also hosted the first-ever Women's Rights Convention. Held at Weslayan Chapel on July 19th and 20th, 1848. Over 300 people attended, which is way more than we expected!

Things weren't always perfect. At the Annual Americans Rights Equal Association meeting in 1869, there was some conflict. The 15th Amendment protected voting rights regardless of race. Which I thought was not fair, because genders were not included. Elizabeth and I opposed this amendment and continued to work on our writings and movements. 

In our last volume, "An Awful Hush." We thought it was important to share how we confronted these issues in our lives. By sharing personal letters and concerns about the future of women's suffrage. Our friendship was built on honesty and mutual respect.