Mary Church Terrell, a prominent African American activist and educator, passed away on July 24, 1954. She made history as one of the first Black women to serve on the Washington, D.C. Board of Education, an important milestone in the fight for racial equality and representation. Terrell was also a founding member of the National Association of Colored Women and a strong advocate for civil rights, women’s suffrage, and education reform.
Her work had a significant impact on advancing social justice, and she is remembered for her tireless advocacy for Black Americans, especially women and children.
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