African American Women Rulers

12" Wooden Ruler made in U.S.A. from American-grown basswood. New product available November 1, 2019! This ruler celebrates the contribution of African-American women to the history and culture of the United States. We could easily have filled a yardstick! We’ve decided to pay particular attention to women who were involved with the Abolitionist Movement of the early to mid-19th century and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and ‘60’s, and we start right off with Elizabeth Freeman (1744?-1829) known as “MumBet” or “Bet,” a national hero who was among the first slaves in Massachusetts to sue for and win her freedom. Civil rights heroes Dorothy Height (1912-2010) and Rosa Parks (1913-2005) are also represented. African-American women excelled in many other areas. Writers include novelist Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960) who also researched folklore, Maya Angelou (1928-2014), who wrote autobiographies, books of essays, poetry, plays, movies, and television shows, and Toni Morrison (19