Elizabeth Jennings Graham
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Gender | Female |
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Born | New York |
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Date of died | June 5,1901 |
Died | Manhattan |
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Spouse(s) | Charles Graham (m. 1860-1867) |
Known for | African-American civil rights |
Parents | Thomas L. Jennings |
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ID | 735606 |
Elizabeth Jennings Graham Life story
Elizabeth Jennings Graham was an African-American teacher and civil rights figure. 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.