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Miss Hallie Q. Brown, M. S. Elocutionist, 1888. Creator: Unknown
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Miss Hallie Q. Brown, M. S. Elocutionist, 1888. African-American educator, a professor of elocution, writer and activist Hallie Quinn Brown received a Bachelor of Science degree from Wilberforce University, and was one of the first black female university graduates in the United States. She was Dean of the African Methodist Episcopal Church affiliated Allen University in South Carolina, principal of the Tuskegee Institute, and taught on plantations in the South. From The Centennial Jubilee of Freedom at Columbus, Ohio
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Miss Hallie Q. Brown, M.S. Elocutionist, 1888: A Pioneering African-American Educator and Activist This portrait captures Miss Hallie Quinn Brown, an accomplished African-American educator, writer, and activist, in the year 1888. Brown's impressive career began with her receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Wilberforce University, making her one of the first black female university graduates in the United States. Brown's dedication to education and the arts led her to become the Dean of the African Methodist Episcopal Church affiliated Allen University in South Carolina and the principal of the Tuskegee Institute. She also taught on plantations in the South, providing essential education to those in need. Brown's elocution skills were highly regarded, and she was known as a proficient elocutionist, using her gift for speech to inspire and uplift her community. Her writings, including "Homes for the Colored People: A Social Problem," shed light on the social issues of the time and further solidified her reputation as a leading voice for African Americans. This striking full-length portrait, taken at the Centennial Jubilee of Freedom at Columbus, Ohio, in 1888, showcases Brown's poise and determination. The image is part of the vast collection at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, housed within the New York Public Library. Brown's legacy continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the rich cultural heritage of African Americans in the 19th century. Her contributions to education, activism, and the arts serve as a testament to her unwavering commitment to uplifting her community and paving the way for future generations.
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