Beautiful African American Women

A newspaper once said of Sojourner Truth, "Sojourner Truth is too well known to need any endorsements." She lectured for abolition and racial justice, and also for women's rights. She was one of the best known African American women of the 19th century.
Click the post title to be taken to a link for some photos of African American women around 1900. I found them to be incredible. This is black history month so I encourage you to take a look at the feminine side.

I found a good article in Meridian that gives the author's favorite books about African Americans. Check it out: Booklist