The Grimké Sisters

The Grimké Sisters, Sarah and Angelina, were 19th-century American advocates for abolition and women’s rights. Born into a Southern slave-holding family, they became vocal opponents of slavery and championed gender equality, challenging societal norms of their time. Moving north, they spoke publicly, wrote tracts, and participated in reform movements, risking social ostracism. Their activism helped shape early abolitionist and women’s rights efforts, making them significant figures in American history for their courage and progressive ideas.