Fanny Jackson Coppin (1837 - 1913) was one of the most remarkable women in history. As a life-long educator, she was a staunch advocate and practitioner of making the most of one's opportunities. She was so loved and revered, that at her death, people from all over the country attended her funeral in Philadelphia - while separate memorial services were held for the masses in Wahsington, D.C, Baltimore and another in Philadelphia.
Born a slave in Washington, D.C., Fanny was freed when her aunt purchased her freedom when she was 12 years old. She then moved to New Bedford, Massachusetts because she showed considerable intellectual prowess and educational opportunities were better there. She soon excelled past the education levels available in
Born a slave in Washington, D.C., Fanny was freed when her aunt purchased her freedom when she was 12 years old. She then moved to New Bedford, Massachusetts because she showed considerable intellectual prowess and educational opportunities were better there. She soon excelled past the education levels available in