1234sc Centre was named after Mary Ann Shadd Cary, who was born a free black woman in Wilmington Delaware. An advocate of women’s rights and the abolition of slavery, Mary Ann Shadd was the first African-American in North America to edit a weekly newspaper-- the Provincial Freeman. In 1883, Ms. Shadd was awarded her L.L.Ba. from Howard University Law School. She embarked on her legal career and practiced until her death on June 5, 1893.
As an educator, abolitionist, editor, attorney and feminist, she dedicated her life to improving the quality of life for everyone – black and white, male and female.. It is an honor for 1234sc Centre to continue to carry the name of such a determined advocate who showed, by her example, the importance of pursuing personal goals for the betterment of society.
As an educator, abolitionist, editor, attorney and feminist, she dedicated her life to improving the quality of life for everyone – black and white, male and female.. It is an honor for 1234sc Centre to continue to carry the name of such a determined advocate who showed, by her example, the importance of pursuing personal goals for the betterment of society.