Maritcha lyons autobiography of mississippi

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        2. Lyons, Mary E. These authors' works have the subjects "freed people," "slavery," and "african american men." Cline-Ransome, Lesa.
        3. Based on an unpublished memoir written by Lyons, who was born and raised in New York City, this poignant story tells what it was like to be a Black child born.
        4. Wells began writing her autobiography, Crusade for Justice, in In her hometown of Holly Springs, Mississippi, the Ida
        5. During the summer of , Marticha Lyons devoted herself to teaching Ida B. Wells the skills needed to speak clearly and passionately.

          6. Based on an unpublished memoir written by Lyons, who was born and raised in New York City, this poignant story tells what it was like to be a Black child born..

          Maritcha Remond Lyons

          American educator, civic leader, writer (1848–1929)

          Maritcha Remond Lyons

          Maritcha Remond Lyons, around 12 years old

          Born(1848-06-23)June 23, 1848

          New York City, New York, United States

          DiedJanuary 28, 1929(1929-01-28) (aged 80)

          Brooklyn, New York, United States

          NationalityAmerican
          Occupation(s)American educator
          Civic leader
          Writer
          Years active1892–1929

          Maritcha Remond Lyons (May 23, 1848 – January 28, 1929) was an American educator, civic leader, suffragist, and public speaker in New York City and Brooklyn, New York.

          She taught in public schools in Brooklyn for 48 years, and was the second black woman to serve in their system as an assistant principal.[1][2] In 1892, Lyons cofounded the Women's Loyal Union of New York and Brooklyn, one of the first women's rights and racial justice organizations in the United States.[3] One of the accomplishments of the Women's Loyal Union