page_title: Women's suffrage in California
section_title: African American suffragists in Alameda County
hierarchical_section_title: Women's suffrage in California / African American suffragists in Alameda County
caption_attribution_description: English: Pamphlet that was translated to Spanish during suffrage movement.
context_page_description: Women's suffrage in California refers to the political struggle for voting rights for women in the state of California. The movement began in the 19th century and was successful with the passage of Proposition 4 on October 10, 1911. Many of the women and men involved in this movement remained politically active in the national suffrage movement with organizations such as the National American Women's Suffrage Association and the National Woman's Party.
context_section_description: Black women in California had been working for suffrage as far back as the 1890s. The Fannie Jackson Coppin Club was an important club for African American women in Alameda County who were active in the suffrage movement. Lydia Flood Jackson and Hettie B. Tilghman were among the leaders of this organization. Other active members included Melba Stafford and Willa Henry. Flood Jackson also served as a leader of the California Federation of Colored Women's Clubs.
  In the 1920s, Tilghman was heavily involved with the League of Women Voters. She also served as president of the Alameda County League of Colored Women Voters. Suffragist Georgianna K. Offutt served as vice president of this organization.
caption: Pamphlet of the Los Angeles Political Equality League distributed by suffragist Maria de Lopez
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