Daisy Elizabeth Adams Lampkin

1883–1965 (age 82)

Civil Rights Activist

Biography

Daisy Elizabeth Adams Lampkin devoted herself to civil rights advocacy, traveling tirelessly to organize a stronger NAACP presence, encourage voter registration, and uplift African American women. Her courage, eloquence, and unshakeable commitment broke barriers and offered hope during a pivotal era.

Those who worked alongside her recall a fierce determination tempered by a comforting kindness, and her voice still resonates with generations striving for equality. She rests at Homewood Cemetery, a reminder of the transformative power of unwavering activism.

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