Julia Ward Howe: Abolitionist, Social Activist, Poet
A celebrated wartime anthem made her famous, but her poetry and activism also carried demands for abolition, women’s rights, and a broader role in public life.
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Mary Ann Shadd Cary, Famous Abolitionist and Pioneering Publisher
She built schools and a newspaper to advance Black freedom and opportunity, using education and publishing to challenge slavery and support communities across national borders.