"In this great struggle, American Negro women stand in the vanguard. There is a margin of leisurely peace and deep unworldly joy in their lives. No matter how hard beset by poverty, in their hours of leisure, still they swing their lanterns of the sky, and chant their sweet songs of gladness."
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About Anna Julia Cooper
Anna Julia Cooper was an influential African American educator, author, and activist. Born into slavery in 1858, she dedicated her life to the pursuit of education and social justice. Cooper became the fourth African American woman to earn a doctoral degree and was an advocate for women's rights and racial equality. Through her writings and teachings, she challenged societal norms and made significant contributions to the fight against racial and gender discrimination.
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