Mary Church Terrell was an African American educator, suffragist, and civil rights activist. She was one of the first African American women to earn a college degree and was known for her advocacy in the fight for women's suffrage and civil rights. Terrell was a founding member of the National Association of Colored Women and served as president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. She was also a co-founder of the NAACP. Terrell was a powerful speaker and writer, using her platform to fight against racism and sexism.
