Sarah Louise Delany

Author and educator, 'Having Our Say'

Sarah Louise Delany - Author and educator, 'Having Our Say'
Born

September 19th, 1889
135 years ago

Died

January 25th, 1999
26 years ago — 109 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An author and educator, contributions included co-authoring the memoir 'Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years' with her sister, which detailed their experiences growing up in the segregated South. Delany served as a teacher and was dedicated to education throughout her career. The memoir became a bestseller and was adapted into a play, helping to bring attention to the lives of African American women in the 20th century.

Co-authored 'Having Our Say'

Worked as an educator

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