Elaine Weiss
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- Award-Winning Journalist
- Critically Acclaimed Author of 'The Woman's Hour,' 'Fruits of Victory' & 'Spell Freedom'
- Expert on Women's History, Voting Rights, and Civic Engagement
- Library of Congress
- National Archives
- American Bar Association
- New York Historical Society
- Chautuaqua Institution
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Filson Historical Society
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- Nashville Public Library
- Tennessee Municipal League
"Outstanding presentation! It was informative and transformed my perception of the woman's suffrage movement'...'This was my favorite session so far! Just enthralling and motivating'...'WOW!!! Elaine Weiss was captivating. I loved the presentation. The subject matter is so timely for today's political and social climate."
-Gulf-South Summit"The Zoom lecture went great, Elaine is a delight!"
-Filson Historical Society"She was simply stupendous. Her address tied in so nicely with the themes of the day and she spoke movingly of Carrie Chapman Catt in a fair, thoughtful, and nuanced way. Moreover, Elaine ended up spending the entire day with us – answering questions, signing books, and interacting with our other guests. I really enjoyed getting to know her. And, of course, her book is marvelous."
-Iowa State University"Elaine – you were wonderful! You fulfilled my expectations and then some. I loved that you brought the message back to what is happening in today’s climate. You are truly inspirational. In this crazy world we live in, we need more people like you inspiring others to be good people!"
-Tennessee Municipal League"Everything was amazing. I have heard nothing but absolute rave reviews about Elaine’s speech at the banquet. She did an amazing job of bringing the history of the League to life and connecting it with our organization today. There was a huge line of people waiting to buy the book from the second the booksellers were ready and Elaine signed every book with a smile and personal attention to the person she was signing it for. I was truly impressed!"
-League of Women Voters of the United States
Author Talk: ‘Spell Freedom’
Award-winning journalist and critically acclaimed author ELAINE WEISS shares the dramatic story of four social justice advocates whose audacious plan to restore voting rights to Black Americans laid the foundation of the Civil Rights Movement. Based upon her book Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools That Built the Civil Rights Movement. Weiss offers a bracing new perspective on a pivotal historical moment, and an intimate portrait of American patriots willing to risk all to defend our democracy.
Women’s Rights & The Power of Civic Engagement
Award-winning journalist and historian ELAINE WEISS offers an engaging and empowering presentation that draws on her acclaimed book The Woman’s Hour while going beyond the page. She illuminates the long fight for women’s legal rights, including the right to vote, and explores the strategies, courage, and compromises of activists across generations. Her insights spark reflection on how history’s hard-won victories can guide us in shaping a more just future.
Literacy As Liberation
Journalist and acclaimed narrative historian ELAINE WEISS brings to light one of the most transformative grassroots educational efforts in American history: the Citizenship Schools Born in the Jim Crow South, these secretive classes began on a bus and ultimately spread to hundreds of southern communities, teaching tens of thousands of Black adults to read, write, know their Constitutional rights, and demand to vote. At its core, the Citizenship Schools employed literacy and civic education as a tool of resistance and a key to freedom.
Ready From Within: The Courage of Change
True change begins within. Journalist and narrative historian ELAINE WEISS shows how courage, creativity, and initiative can spark progress at the individual, community, corporate, and national levels. Drawing on historical lessons and the wisdom of educators like Septima Clark, she explores how being “ready from within” can evolve into strategic action. Audiences will discover how preparation, collaboration, and bold thinking can be harnessed to create meaningful impact and navigate the challenges of today’s world.
We Shall: Celebrating 250 Years of Striving for a More Perfect Union
Award winning author ELAINE WEISS explores how Americans have worked together to make their voices heard and to fight for improvements to the laws that govern us. As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, she highlights lessons from grassroots citizen movements, from the women’s suffrage movement to the civil rights movement, that used protest, imagery, and civic engagement to "change the mind of the nation." Weiss guides audiences through a reflection on the ongoing American experiment: the pursuit of a more perfect union through collective action to create a stronger and more just society.
