Lizzie Weeks 1879-1961


A fierce advocate for Black political empowerment in Oregon. She organized the Colored Women's Republican Club and successfully mobilized Portland's Black community to vote following the passage of women's suffrage.

 

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  • Lived from 1879 to 1961
  • Born: Jan 1, 1879, Washington, D.C.
  • Died: Jan 1, 1961, Portland, OR

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29