EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 1 MIN
Fannie Richards: Michigan’s First Black Teacher | October 1
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Born on this day in 1840, Fannie Richards became Detroit’s first Black school teacher and played a crucial role in pioneering early childhood education in Michigan. She opened the state’s first kindergarten and advocated for women's care, leaving an enduring legacy in education and social reform.
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