12018-11-08T18:15:49-08:00The Center for Women's History and Leadership396bd2bebf501b08ca215cf721fbba097eb2e1a2304253Defense of Willard written by Helen L. Hood, president of Illinois state WCTUplain2019-01-10T20:41:18-08:00June 23, 1894The Center for Women's History and Leadership396bd2bebf501b08ca215cf721fbba097eb2e1a2
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1media/truthtelling-header.gif2018-11-08T20:11:07-08:00The Center for Women's History and Leadership396bd2bebf501b08ca215cf721fbba097eb2e1a2Other ResponsesThe Center for Women's History and Leadership21"We want the negro spoken of to his face just as frankly as he is spoken of behind his back."image_header2019-02-01T20:51:12-08:0006-23-1894The Center for Women's History and Leadership396bd2bebf501b08ca215cf721fbba097eb2e1a2
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1media/truthtelling-header.gif2018-11-08T20:11:07-08:00Other Responses21"We want the negro spoken of to his face just as frankly as he is spoken of behind his back."image_header2019-02-01T20:51:12-08:0006-23-1894Newspapers in both Britain and the United States covered the dispute between Willard and Wells in the summer of 1894. Allies of each woman rose to their defense. Below are two contrasting reactions.
Miss Hood's Protest
Helen L. Hood was president of the Illinois state WCTU. Below, read her defense of Willard and her reputation.
Hot After Miss Willard
J.M. Townsend was president of the Anti-Lynching League. Below appears his critique of Willard's statements.