Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Episode Ep 177 16 min 53s

Mary Ann Shadd Cary

A woman who lived enough for several lifetimes, Mary Ann Shadd Cary was one of the loudest voices in support of Canadian emigration for Black Americans. Growing up in a household committed to racial justice, Shadd Cary spent her life turning words into action, becoming the first Black woman to launch a periodical in North America. But she also bucked societal norms, often alienating supporters and potential benefactors. Join me this week as I dive into the life of Mary Ann Shadd Cary. F...

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