Record #:

43523

Author(s):

Carol Vivian Bonner Becton

Abstract:

In this article the author is discussing the accomplishments of Mary Fisher Harris DeVane towards the African American community in New Bern. Mary was considered to have many different jobs in the community such as owning a beauty school, beauty salons, a taxi service, and did brokerage for sleep-in-maids and mid-wives. As a young African American Mary had to deal with Jim Crow laws, segregation, and having constitutional rights taken from her. Regardless Mary was considered to be a very intelligent and passionate woman. Mary strived to help empower and rise up her African American community.

Source:

New Bern Historical Society Journal (), Vol. 27 Issue 1, 2020, p3-9

Subject(s):

Politics--North Carolina; Race awareness; Race relations; Protest; Feminism