How Mary Ann Shadd fought for equality in the 1850’s

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How Mary Ann Shadd fought for equality in the 1850’s

Not only was she the first Black woman in North America to publish a paper, she also set up a racially integrated school that was open to all who could afford to attend.

August 19, 2020 9:35 a.m.

Latest Update August 20, 2020 12:24 p.m.

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