Francis Ellen Watkins Harper was a renowned African American teacher, lecturer, poet, and novelist who was a crucial figure in the Women's Suffrage Movement. She was born in Baltimore in 1825 and became the first woman to be published in the United States in 1845. In the same year, she moved to Ohio, where she started her career as a teacher.

Harper was a fierce advocate for women's rights and she used her writing as a platform to speak out against the injustices of racial and gender inequality. She was an ardent supporter of the suffrage movement and was an active member of the American Equal Rights Association. She was also an advocate for education, believing that education and knowledge was the key to advancement and freedom.

Harper wrote extensively on the topics of racial and gender equality and her works were published in various newspapers and magazines. Harper's legacy serves as a reminder of the power of the written word and the importance of using it to promote change. Her works are still very relevant to this day, as we continue to fight for equality and justice for all. 

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