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Women of Achievement

by Benjamin Griffith BRAWLEY (1882 - 1939)

The Fireside Schools; Introduction: The Negro Woman in American Life

This volume, published in 1919 by the American Women's Baptist Home Mission Society, opens with an introduction spelling out the important work done by African American women. It speaks both to the "invisible work" of as mothers and wives, and the work done outside the homes in all sorts of industries, as well as in medicine, education, and arts. In addition, it contains short biographies of five brave, inspiring women. - Summary by kathrinee

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