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Mary Church Terrell
ca. 1880-1900
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Mary Church Terrell, born enslaved in Tennessee, dedicated her life to fighting racial injustices. After emancipation, her family achieved great wealth and sent her to Ohio to be educated. As a light-skinned suffragist and professional lecturer, she participated in both Black and white organizations, but frequently criticized the movement’s racism.
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- Title: Mary Church Terrell
- Date Created: ca. 1880-1900
- Original Source: Library of Congress
- Rights: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
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