This photo is not of Dr. Rebecca J. Cole; rather, it is of Nannie Helen Burroughs.
Nannie Helen Burroughs (1874–1961) was an influential African American educator, suffragist, and civil rights advocate known for her dedication to Black women’s empowerment and vocational education. In 1909, she founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in Washington, D.C., which provided working-class Black women with education and practical skills to achieve economic independence.
A committed Baptist leader, she was deeply involved in religious and civic organizations. She used her platform to advocate for racial justice, women’s rights, and self-sufficiency within the Black community. For 12 years, she served as president of the National Baptist Women’s Convention.
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Thank you for fact checking this blog. I have removed the image of Nannie Helen Burroughs wrongly identified as Dr. Rebecca Cole. I appreciate it!
This photo is not of Dr. Rebecca J. Cole; rather, it is of Nannie Helen Burroughs.
Nannie Helen Burroughs (1874–1961) was an influential African American educator, suffragist, and civil rights advocate known for her dedication to Black women’s empowerment and vocational education. In 1909, she founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in Washington, D.C., which provided working-class Black women with education and practical skills to achieve economic independence.
A committed Baptist leader, she was deeply involved in religious and civic organizations. She used her platform to advocate for racial justice, women’s rights, and self-sufficiency within the Black community. For 12 years, she served as president of the National Baptist Women’s Convention.
Thank you for fact checking this blog. I have removed the image of Nannie Helen Burroughs wrongly identified as Dr. Rebecca Cole. I appreciate it!