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Helping Others: The Story of Fanny Jackson Coppin

Peter McDonald

Fanny Jackson Coppin was born a slave. After attaining her freedom, she pursued an education and eventually attended Oberlin College, the only college in America at the time that would accept African American students. She took classes there, but she...

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United States

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Fanny Jackson Coppin was born a slave. After attaining her freedom, she pursued an education and eventually attended Oberlin College, the only college in America at the time that would accept African American students. She took classes there, but she also taught them. After graduation, Coppin went on to become the first African American principal. Author - Peter McDonald. Narrator - Highlights for Children. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

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English


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