Margaret Murray Washington was the third wife of educator and author Booker T. Washington and a pioneer in the education of women.
We speak with Sheena Harris-Hayes, associate professor of history at Auburn University and author of the book, “Margaret Murray Washington: The Life and Times of a Career Clubwoman,” about her life and legacy.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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