Joyce C. Hearn
(1929-2021) The Honorable Joyce C. Hearn was born in Cedartown, Georgia, to J.C. and Carolyn Carter Camp. She met her husband after enrolling in West Georgia College at age 16. She …
Groundbreakers
Mary McLeod Bethune
(1875-1955) Mary McLeod Bethune is an inspirational woman who led an extraordinary life in service of bettering her community, and society beyond. She was born near Maysville, South Carolina as …
Septima Poinsette Clark
(1898-1987) Septima Poinsette Clark is recognized as the “Mother of the Movement”. Being the daughter of a former slave, she always understood the importance of civil rights. She worked as …
Marian Wright Edelman
(1939-) Marian Wright Edelman has advocated for disadvantaged Americans and founded the Children’s Defense Fund during her professional life. This fund has become the strongest voice for children and families …
Susan Pringle Frost
(1873-1960) Susan Pringle Frost was born a member of an important family, very distinguished and well known in Charleston. When her family’s business started to fail, she entered the workforce …