One of the first women in history to retain her maiden name after marriage, Lucy Stone was an acclaimed 19th century woman, who dedicated her entire life to the cause of women’s rights. This skilled orator, abolitionist, and suffragist also became the first women to earn a college degree in Massachusetts. She lectured across many cities in the United States of America on women’s issues and antislavery, at a time when women were highly discouraged from public speaking. Her undefeatable spirit, during a difficult political environment and her dedication to uplift women in the society and give them a platform to voice their opinions continues to inspire countless women, till date. She helped in the establishment of the first National Women's Rights Convention and the Woman's National Loyal League, which resulted in the abolishment of slavery in the Thirteenth Amendment. She played a pivotal role in the founding of the American Woman Suffrage Association, which campaigned for women’s voting rights. She also co-founded, edited and managed the weekly periodical, ‘Woman's Journal', which published many issues relating to women’s rights and suffrage.