Alice Paul Institute

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with Lucienne Beard, Executive Director, Alice Paul Institute

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Nov 12, 2020

Lucienne Beard, Executive Director of the Alice Paul Institute, educates people about the life and work of suffragist Alice Paul and carries on her legacy through education and leadership programs for girls. Their programs have moved online because of COVID-19, but girls are still developing the skills they need to be leaders and advocates for change.

Hosted by: Jill Horner Produced by: Freedom Newsmakers Team

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