Founding of the National Association of Colored Women
Poet involved
What happened
In 1896, Frances E. W. Harper helped found the National Association of Colored Women (NACW) in Washington, D.C. This organization aimed to address issues affecting African American women and promote their rights. Harper's involvement highlighted her commitment to social reform and women's empowerment.
Literary impact
Her role in founding the NACW allowed Harper to further integrate her activism with her writing. The themes of empowerment and social justice that she championed in her poetry were echoed in the organization's mission, reinforcing her legacy as both a poet and a reformer.
Source: Wikipedia
