A Group of Women

A Group of Women was an American feminist organization in the 1980s who committed a series of actions in support of the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Sonia Johnson was a notable member of this organization that advocated for the use of civil disobedience to raise awareness about the need for the ERA.[1]

Nonviolent actions

Formerly known as the Congressional Union after the suffrage group, A Group of Women advocated for militant actions on behalf of the ERA. They were affiliated with protests including spilling fake blood in front of the National Archives in Washington, D.C.[2] Maureen Fiedler, a Roman Catholic nun, was arrested as this protest.[2] The group drew a significant amount of attention when they blocked traffic in front of the National Archives.[3] Women affiliated with this group held a sign at the protest that read, "Honor Thy Mother. Put Her in the Constitution."[4]

Members

Sonia Johnson, Sister Maureen Fiedler and Mary Ann Beall were all affiliated with A Group of Women.[5] The Des Moines Register reported Johnson was a leader of the organization.[6] Leslie Stewart from Boca Raton, Florida was also a member. She featured prominently in a photo that ran in the Arizona Republic in July 1982,[7] and in an article in the South Florida Sun in April 1983.[8]

See also

References
  1. Johnson, Sonia (1987). Going out of our minds : the metaphysics of liberation. Freedom, Calif.: Crossing Press. p. 31. ISBN 0-89594-239-9. OCLC 15550086.
  2. "ERA backers spill blood on copy of the Constitution". The Des Moines Register. July 2, 1982. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  3. Kaul, Donald (July 4, 1982). "Even Some 'White Hats' Are Creeps". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  4. "ERA Reintroduction in Congress Expected July 14". Asbury Park Press. July 2, 1982.
  5. "Parties, Wakes Mark ERA's End". The Herald. June 30, 1982. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  6. "ERA Backers Spill Blood on a Copy of the Constitution". The Des Moines Register. July 2, 1982.
  7. "Women Spill Blood in ERA Protest". Arizona Republic. July 2, 1982. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  8. "She Made Sacrifices for ERA Cause". South Florida Sun Sentinel. April 22, 1983. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
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