M. Cravath Simpson (December 6, 1860 – May 19, 1945) was an African-American activist and public speaker. She began her career as a singer, then studied podiatry, but is best known for her work to uplift the black community and combat lynching. Based in Boston, Simpson spoke throughout the Northeastern and Midwestern United States, advocating for the human rights of black citizens.
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6 December 1860 Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Died |
19 May 1945 (aged 84) Boston, Massachusetts
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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