The Grimke Sisters: A Conversation with Broadly Underestimated
Sarah and Angelina Grimké were well known abolitionist activists who not only worked tirelessly in their pursuit to end the institution of slavery, but also advocated for the rights of women.
However, much of the legacy and story of The Grimke Sisters remains untold. Join me as I welcome Kristyn from Broadly Underestimated as we dive into the lives, influences and impacts of these two amazing women in history.
You can find more of Kristyn on her amazing show, Broadly Underestimated.
To check out more from Kristyn, please check out her show Broadly Underestimated. You can read more about the show at her website www.womanintime.com.
To check out the book we read for this episode, be sure to check out Lift Up Thy Voice: The Sarah and Angelina Grimke Family's Journey from Slaveholders to Civil Rights Leaders by Mark Perry.
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