Mary Ann Shadd was a fascinating woman who saw injustices and acted to correct them. In a period in which women were not considered to have rights, she was a leader in several areas.
- First Black woman editor in North America.
- First woman editor of an anti-slavery newspaper in Ontario.
- Staunch opponent of slavery and fought against it in many ways.
- First woman to be admitted to Howard University Law School.
- First Black woman to be allowed to vote in a federal election in Washington, D.C.
Mary Ann Shadd encouraged Black people to become self-sufficient through her teaching, speaking and writing. Her activities to assist Black people made a significant difference during a period of history in both Canada and the United States that cried out for leadership.
- Author: Rosemary Sadlier
- Paperback: 80 Pages
- Dimensions: 19.05 x 1.27 x 22.86 cm
- Publisher: Umbrella Press (October 1, 1995)