Who was Nannie Helen Burroughs?

In October 1909, the National Training School for women and girls was founded by Nannie Helen Burroughs to provide job training for African American women. Despite facing racial barriers, Burroughs, an educator and activist, established the school with community support. The curriculum included both academic and vocational training. Burroughs dedicated her life to advocating for black women until her death in 1961. Her legacy continues as a pioneer for African American women's rights, with the school renamed in her honor in 1964.

Who was the key figure behind the establishment of the National Training School for women and girls?

• Anna Julia Cooper

• Nannie Helen Burroughs

• Mary Church Terrell

• Booker T. Washington

What challenge did Nannie Helen Burroughs face despite her academic achievements?

• Opposition from the local community

• Difficulty in securing a teaching position

• Inadequate educational resources

• Lack of funding for her school

What was the focus of the curriculum at the National Training School for women and girls?

• Only academic subjects

• Religious studies

• Both education and job training

• Only job training skills

In what year was the National Training School renamed in honor of Nannie Helen Burroughs?

• 1970

• 1964

• 1909

• 1961

What does the building of the National Training School represent?

• A center for technological innovation

• A hub for political activism

• A symbol of Burroughs' legacy and pursuit of racial equality

• A museum of African American history