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Women of Achievement

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This volume, published in 1919 by the American Women's Baptist Home Mission Society, opens with an introduction spelling out the important work done by African American women. It speaks both to the "invisible work" of as mothers and wives, and the work done outside the homes in all sorts of industries, as well as in medicine, education, and arts. In addition, it contains short biographies of five brave, inspiring women. - Summary by kathrinee (1 hr 38 min)

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The Fireside Schools; Introduction: The Negro Woman in American Life

27:08

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Harriet Tubman

14:21

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Nora Gordon

18:57

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Meta Warrick Fuller

14:21

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Mary McLeod Bethune

12:59

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Mary Church Terrell

10:19

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(4,5 Sterne)

A great summary of reminders how women and in specific, negro women’s contribution to the success of the negro people and our great nation!