Angelina Grimke

Definition

Angelina Grimke was an American political activist, abolitionist, and supporter of the women's suffrage movement during the 19th century. She worked alongside her sister, Sarah Grimke, advocating for equal rights for all individuals regardless of race or gender.

Related terms

Grimké Sisters: Refers collectively to Sarah Moore Grimké (1792–1873) and Angelina Emily Grimké (1805–1879), who were leaders in both abolitionist movement and women's suffrage movement.

American Anti-Slavery Society: An organization started in 1833 that advocated for the immediate abolition of slavery in the United States.

Seneca Falls Convention: The first women's rights convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848. It marked the start of the women's suffrage movement in America.