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The great American heroine, Reverend Ada Slaton Bonds, will be remembered by many for her humanitarian efforts in the state of Louisiana. As an outspoken activist, she was instrumental in the struggle for women’s rights and was a strong advocate of equality. She has been called “The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement” and is known for her many tireless efforts to bring about social change in Louisiana and elsewhere through her courageous actions. She is most well-known for her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement.
Reverend Bonds is credited with changing the minds of both black and white people in Louisiana regarding racial equality. She was also a strong supporter of education reform since it promoted equality and democracy.
Source: Cumberland Presbyterian
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