Elizabeth Jennings Graham
African-American activist (1830–1901) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elizabeth Jennings Graham (March 1827 – June 5, 1901) was an African-American teacher and civil rights figure.
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Elizabeth Jennings Graham | |
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Born | March 1827 |
Died | June 5, 1901(1901-06-05) (aged 74) |
Known for | African-American civil rights figure |
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Charles Graham (m. 1860–1867) |
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In 1854, Graham insisted on her right to ride on an available New York City streetcar at a time when all such companies were private and most operated segregated cars. Her case was decided in her favor in 1855, and it led to the eventual desegregation of all New York City transit systems by 1865.
Graham later started the city's first kindergarten for African-American children, operating it from her home on 247 West 41st Street until her death in 1901.