Contribution to Book
Maggie Walker: The Hero of the Harlem of the South
Heroes of Richmond: Four Centuries of Courage, Dignity, and Virtue
(2015)
Abstract
This chapter describes the many ways that Maggie Lena Walker led a heroic
life, despite the daunting challenges that she faced – or perhaps even because
of them. My goal with this chapter is to illuminates how Walker exerted a
tremendously positive and enduring influence on the citizens of Richmond,
Virginia. No one in Virginia's history was more dedicated, more inspiring,
or more influential in promoting educational opportunities for African
Americans than Maggie Walker.
Keywords
- Maggie Walker,
- hero,
- harlem of the south
Disciplines
Publication Date
2015
Editor
Scott T. Allison
Publisher
Palsgrove
Citation Information
Brendan J Griswold. "Maggie Walker: The Hero of the Harlem of the South" Heroes of Richmond: Four Centuries of Courage, Dignity, and Virtue (2015) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/scott_allison/61/