African Dorcas Association
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african-dorcas-association-279-8716682
title:
African Dorcas Association
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The African Dorcas Association was a black women's community aid society founded in New York City in January 1828. The women of this group sewed clothes for New York's black children so that they would have appropriate attire for school. They were also one of the first societies where "women met independently and without the supervision of men." Through this work, the members of the African Dorcas Association hoped to make education more accessible for black youth in New York City. After just on
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Black women's community aid society
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Dorcas_Association
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2023-03-18T19:23:10Z
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