Fannie M. Richards
1840–1922 (age 82)
Biography
Fannie M. Richards was a pioneering educator whose gentle resolve opened doors for African American children in Detroit. She spent decades in the classroom, advocating for inclusive education and the professional development of teachers.
Richards believed deeply in the transformative power of learning and worked tirelessly to ensure every child had access to a nurturing school environment. Her legacy endures in the countless lives she shaped before her passing in 1922.