07/14/2024
“Federation Gertie” is a tribute to Gertrude Weil (1879-1971), an activist from Goldsboro, NC. Gertrude earned the name “Federation Gertie” for her passion for civic reform. She fought tirelessly for women’s rights, labor reform, and desegregation. She was also one of the originators of the League of Women Voters in North Carolina.
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