Her Life
When was Maritcha Lyons born?
June 23, 1848
How did she escape slavery?
Her family hid her, so she got the chance to run away.
How did she help women?
She helped women gain the right to vote.
When did Maritcha Lyons died?
January 28, 1929
Why couldn't she go to school or find a job?
She couldn't find a school or job that allowed black people.
What did she do to impact our society?
She ended segregation in schools.
Which school did she first teach at?
Colored School No.1
How did she get into a school at last?
The Lyons family successfully sued the whole Rhode Island for segregation.
What accomplishments did she make in education?
She became the first African American to be an assistant principal in her school.