Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Journalist and activist for civil rights
Born
August 31st, 1842
183 years ago
Died
1924
101 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An American journalist and publisher, focused on issues affecting African Americans and women's rights. Founded the Women's Era, the first newspaper published by and for African American women. Challenged racial and gender discrimination while advocating for social reforms. Actively participated in the suffragist movement and the Afro-American Council, promoting civil rights.
Founded the Women's Era newspaper
Organized the first national conference of African American women in 1895
Contributed to the social reform movement for black communities
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