Civil Rights Activist Mary Church Terrell
Mary Church Terrell was one of the founding members of the NAACP in 1909 and the first president of the National Association of Colored Women.… read more
Mary Church Terrell was one of the founding members of the NAACP in 1909 and the first president of the National Association of Colored Women. Alison Parker, author of the Unceasing Militant, told the story of Terrell’s life, and the impact of her activism. She was joined in conversation by Nikki Brown, African American history professor at the University of Kentucky. The National Archives hosted this event and provided the video. close
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