Women Behind the Curtain: Fannie Barrier Williams

Published: Nov. 17, 2023, 8 a.m.

b'Frances \\u201cFannie\\u201d Barrier Williams (1855-1944) was a progressive activist who was part of the first wave of feminism in America. She co-founded the NAACP and fought hard for the rights of Black women, advocating for respect for their intellect and the right to vote.'