Mary Church Terrell Knihy

Describes the important events and people in Terrell's life, including Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Robert Ingersoll, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Jane Addams, and others. Terrell was the leading spokesperson for the National American Woman Suffrage Asso., the first president of the National Asso. of Colored Women, and the first Black woman appointed not only to the District of Columbia Board of Education but also to the American Asso. of University Women. She was a charter member of the NAACP

Focusing on the civil rights movement, the book highlights Mary Church Terrell's pivotal role as an advocate for equality and social justice for black women. Through her lifelong dedication to campaigning and her powerful speeches, she became an influential figure, championing the rights of marginalized communities. The narrative emphasizes her impact and legacy in the fight for social change.

Mary Church Terrell emerged as a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, dedicating her life to advocating for equality and social justice for black women. Her impactful campaigns and powerful speeches made her a key voice in the struggle for civil rights, highlighting the intersection of race and gender in the fight for justice.