The Post and Courier celebrates 100th anniversary of 19th Amendment with 'We the Women'

The Post and Courier (Charleston, South Carolina) has launched a video series called "We the Women," with accompanying podcasts to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, the 19^th Amendment gave women in the United States the right to vote, saying simply and boldly: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”

Beginning July 31 and continuing every day for 19 days, "We the Women" honors all who fought for suffrage by sharing the perspectives of notable women of today. The series will be reported by the paper's own strong female voices: Jenna Schiferl, education reporter; Emily Williams, business reporter; Mikaela Porter, local government reporter; and Caitlin Byrd, political reporter. Each video will feature one of these reporters interviewing a prominent South Carolina woman who discusses the societal impacts felt by the 19th Amendment and how those women have used their voices, their votes and their lives to make a difference.

“Earlier this summer, I put out a call for reporters to participate in a virtual event that would commemorate the 100^th anniversary of the 19^th Amendment,” said Managing Editor Autumn Phillips. “Four women jumped at the chance and with them we came up with the idea to interview women who have made a difference in South Carolina. We brainstormed the list together — movers and shakers, thought leaders, women who are admired for their strength and drive.”

Featured interviewees will include:

• Chef Ayanna John-Carter, executive chef, The Macintosh
• P.J. Browning, publisher and president, The Post and Courier/Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group
• Pamela Evette, lieutenant governor of South Carolina
• Ginny Deerin, major gifts officer, International African American Museum
• Helen Hill, chief executive officer, Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Demett Jenkins, director of faith-based engagement, International African American Museum
• Sherry Shealy Martschink, former senator in the South Carolina Legislature
• Melissa Moore, Lowcountry manager, Women's Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN)
• Jill Muti, head of school, Ashley Hall
• Gerrita Postlewait, superintendent, Charleston County School District
• Hillary Repik, Storm Water division chief, Town of Mount Pleasant
• Brigadier General Sally Selden D., provost and dean,  The Citadel
• Dot Scott, president, NAACP Charleston Branch 
• Sandy Tecklenburg, first lady of Charleston 
• Mary Thornley, president, Trident Technical College 
• Queen Quet, chieftess, Gullah/Geechee Nation
• Lisa Wells, vice president and director of watershed services, WK Dickson & Co.
• Barbara Williams, retired editor, The Post and Courier
• Anita Zucker, chief executive officer, The InterTech Group

"We the Women" showcases The Post and Courier’s company-wide collaboration to bring this project to life.

“We are thrilled to be able to commemorate this historical milestone with such an impactful series of videos and podcasts,” said Chris Zoeller, chief revenue/marketing officer. “We have had such a powerhouse group of employees working the company, with the newsroom and our reporters, our marketing team and our advertising department all working together to make this happen. With the anniversary of the ratification falling just months before our next presidential election, it seems like the perfect moment to remind people why the 19^th Amendment was so important.”

The "We the Women" series is available for viewing and listening at postandcourier.com/wethewomen, with a new video and podcast publishing live each day until Tuesday, Aug. 18.