Charlotte Forten Grimké was a prominent African American educator, abolitionist, and writer in the 19th century. She was the first Black woman to graduate from the Salem Normal School in Massachusetts and went on to teach freed African American students in South Carolina during the Civil War. Forten was also an active member of the abolitionist movement, using her writings and speeches to advocate for racial equality and women's rights. Her contributions helped pave the way for future generations of Black educators and activists.
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