Mary Church Terrell was a giant when it came to advocating for the rights of others. She worked with Ida B. Welles on high-profile anti-lynching campaigns, she was a founder of the National Association of Colored Women, a tireless worker for women’s suffrage and a founder of the NAACP. Her life is detailed in the book “Unceasing Militant” by Alison Parker.
The Remarkable Life of Mary Church Terrell
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