Fight The Power: 16 Black Activists You Should Know
- By
Kane Rivers
Flo Kennedy
Flo Kennedy was one of only a handful of black women students admitted to Columbia Law School in the first half of the 20th century. She, known for her brash style, eventually became a strong and colorful defender of the rights of women. She founded the Feminist Party which went on to nominate Shirley Chisholm for President in 1972. Flo traveled the country speaking on feminist issues until her death in 2000.
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