Jessie M. Soga
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Jessie Margaret Soga, LRAM (21 August 1870[1][2] – 23 February 1954[3][4]) was a Xhosa/Scottish contralto singer, music teacher and suffragist. She was described as the only black/mixed race suffrage campaigner based in Scotland.[5] Soga was a lead member of the Women's Freedom League in Glasgow and later joined the Women's Social and Political Union; but did not carry out militant activity, using her organisational skills and musical talent to raise funds.
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Jessie Margaret Soga LRAM | |
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Born | 21 August 1870 Transkei Cape, South Africa |
Died | 23 February 1954 Rottenrow, Glasgow, Scotland |
Education | Dollar Academy , Royal Academy of Music, London |
Occupation(s) | Contralto singer and music teacher |
Organization | Women's Freedom League Women's Social and Political Union |
Known for | classical singer and suffrage campaign organiser |
Parents | Father Reverend Tiyo Soga Mother Janet Burnside female Christian missionary |
Relatives | one of 8 siblings: 5 brothers (one died at birth) and 3 sisters including Jotello Festiri Soga South African veterinary specialist |
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