Sarah Mapps Douglass

Overview

Sarah Mapps Douglass born Philadelphia, PA September 9, 1806 (d. 1882). Black abolitionist educator and headmistress; co-founder Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society 1833; led desegregation of Quaker meetings, and promoted education of Black women.

Quotations

"Banish prejudice from your hearts." (Liberator, May 1832; photo friendsmedia.org)