Nannie Helen Burroughs was a prominent African American educator, religious leader, and suffragist in the early 20th century. She is remembered today for her tireless advocacy for civil rights, education, and women’s rights.

Fanny Jackson Coppin was a prominent African-American educator, activist, and advocate for jobs, voting rights, and the advancement of African Americans.

Ida B. Wells was an iconic civil rights activist who dedicated her life to the fight for racial justice and women's rights. She was born July 16, 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi and attended Rust College and Fisk University, where she became a teacher after graduating. In 1889, she became one of the founding members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and was an active participant in the suffrage movement.

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