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Fannie M. Richards: Detroit’s First Black School Teacher

Needless to say, moving to Detroit wasn’t for the faint of heart. Any African-American choosing to build roots there in 1863 would have to be tough, resilient, smart, and courageous. Fannie Richards was all that, and more.

July 2, 2020February 17, 2025 by Emma Rose
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