Mary Ann Shad Cary (1823-1893) was one of the most accomplished and
celebrated women in black history. She was born in Wilmington, yet
few Delaware residents have ever heard of her. Shad Cary seems more
a woman of our times than of her own. Teacher, journalist, editor,
feminist, lawyer, wife and mother…it is easy to imagine her as a
modern-day superwoman, preaching and practicing a life committed to
racial and gender equality. It is harder to imagine a woman,
especially a woman of color, leading a life so rich with
accomplishments 150 years ago. About the Speaker: Lora Englehart has
always been interested in American History, and in recent years has
become fascinated by the wealth of little know herstory in our
country. A simple article about freedom in the July 4, 1996 edition
of the News Journal launched Englehart on a journey of discovery
into the life of Wilmington-born Mary Ann Shad Cary. Along the way,
Englehart has learned about other incredible women and men who have
made important contributions to our society, but were not included in
history books because of their gender or race. It is an honor to
share a piece of ourstory with you.
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