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Legacy of Strength, Courage, and Rebellion
From fearless activists to trailblazing leaders, these remarkable Black women have shaped history and continue to inspire generations. Their courage in the face of adversity, their defiance against injustice, and their unwavering resilience have laid the foundation for the mission of Black Pearls Society. We honor their legacy by carrying forward the spirit of change, empowerment, and unapologetic excellence.
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(1837-1914) Anti-Slavery Activist, Poet, Educator, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a prominent member of the famous Forten-Purvis family; activists for Black causes and civil rights. Her parents were Robert Bridges and Mary Woods Forten. Her father and his brother in law, Robert Purvis were key members of the Philadelphia Vigilant Committee, an antislavery, slave assistance network. Her mother worked in the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society. Grimke’s grandfather was James Forten, Sr., a successful abolitionist and sail maker in Philadelphia.
(1883-1961) Educator, Activist, Suffragist, Founder, Palmer Memorial Institute, born on June 11, 1883 in Henderson, North Carolina, was educated in Massachusetts before returning to the South to teach African-American children. In 1902, she opened the Palmer Memorial Institute, named after a benefactor; it went on to become a famed 200-acre prep school offering black students rich course offerings.
(1903-1986) Activist, Organizer, Movement Leader, played a key role in some of the most influential organizations of the time, including the NAACP, Martin Luther King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Like her, we spark change by unlocking the power of every person to strengthen their communities and shape their future.
(1945-2021) Activist, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, NAACP Local President
Gladys has left a long and enduring legacy of service, commitment, and dedication to working on issues of the Greensboro Black community. She was born of humble beginnings in the Greensboro Claremont neighborhood, graduating from Dudley High School in 1963.
(1822-1913) Abolitionist, Political Activist Known as the “Moses of her people,” Harriet Tubman was enslaved, escaped, and helped others gain their freedom as a “conductor” of the Underground Railroad. Tubman also served as a scout, spy, guerrilla soldier, and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War.
(1862-1931) Anti-Lynching Activist, Writer, first became prominent in the 1890s because she brought international attention to the lynching of African Americans in the South. Wells was born a slave in Holly Springs, Mississippi, in 1862.
When We Organize, Systems Shift.
When Black women organize, systems shift. Stay connected with the Black Pearls Society to receive updates on advocacy efforts, policy changes, and ways to make an impact in your community. Sign up today and be part of the movement.
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