Sarah Mapps Douglass

Sarah Mapps Douglass was a prominent 19th-century African American educator, abolitionist, and writer. She dedicated her life to advancing education, particularly for Black children and women, advocating for equality and justice. Douglass was involved in founding schools and promoting literacy within the Black community during a time of significant racial discrimination. Her work contributed to the broader movement for civil rights and women's rights, and she is remembered as a leader who used education as a powerful tool for social change.