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Educators: Prudence Crandall

Published: Sept. 7, 2021, 9 a.m.

Prudence Crandall (1803-1890), a Quaker abolitionist and teacher, bravely stood apart from 19th-century societal norms and confronted racism when she opened one of the first schools for African-American girls in Connecticut in 1833.\n\nFor those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome! Here\u2019s the deal: Every weekday, we highlight the stories of iconic women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. We\u2019re talking about women from around the world and throughout history. Each month is themed. This month we\u2019re going back to school, highlighting educators and intellectuals.