On May 21, 1912, marched in a parade advocating women's suffrage.
On May 21, 1912, Mary White Ovington actively participated in a significant women's suffrage parade in New York City. Marching down Fifth Avenue alongside members of the New York State Woman Suffrage Association, Ovington demonstrated solidarity and advocacy for women's voting rights. This highly publicized parade highlighted the growing movement for women's suffrage, with Ovington’s presence underscoring the intersection of race, gender, and class in the fight for electoral equality. Her commitment was emblematic of her broader support for both civil rights and women’s rights.