“What we need are mental and spiritual giants who are aflame with a purpose . . . We're a race ready for crusade, for we've recognized that we're a race on this continent that can work out its own salvation.”
Quote by Nannie Helen Burroughs
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Nannie Helen Burroughs
Nannie Helen Burroughs was an American civil rights leader and educator, born on May 2, 1879, and died on May 20, 1961. She is renowned for her efforts in the education and empowerment of African Americans, particularly women. Burroughs founded the National Training School for Women and Girls, a school dedicated to providing quality education for African American students. Her advocacy for civil rights and her dedication to improving the lives of African Americans have had a lasting impact on the civil rights movement. more