“Education and justice are democracy’s only life insurance.” —Nannie Helen Burroughs Nannie Helen Burroughs, educator, entrepreneur, activist born 1879 to formerly enslaved parents in Virginia. She established a school in the nation’s capital in 1909.
@ProenzaColes Both her parents were t enslaved one was Indian
@ProenzaColes I never heard of her and thank you for telling me this.
@ProenzaColes I never knew that... I would always come cross that street in DC. Her story was never thought. Thank you
@ProenzaColes She also has a street named after her in Washington DC. Thank you for the history.
@ProenzaColes Thanks for sharing, Dr. Proenza-Coles. Enjoy your weekend, and please take care, and stay safe, and secure. 🌹 ☀️ 🎉 📖
@ProenzaColes Many blessings to you and yours, Dr. Proenza-Coles! @chm91364
@ProenzaColes She had style, beauty and greatness!!!