January 21, 1913 Fannie Jackson Coppin, educator and journalist, died. Coppin was born enslaved on October 15, 1837 in Washington, D.C. She gained her freedom at the age of 12 when her aunt, who worked for $6 per month and saved $125, was able to purchase her freedom. In 1860, she enrolled at Oberlin College […]
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January 21st in African American History – Fannie Jackson Coppin
By Chimsima Zuhri on January 21, 2012 in African American History, Author, Education, January
Tags: Bethel Institute, educator, journalist
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