Who was the first Black woman to speak out publicly against slavery?

Who was the first Black woman to speak out publicly against slavery?

A Rosa Parks
B Shirley Chisholm
C Maria W. Stewart

Abolitionist and women’s rights advocate Maria W. Stewart was one of the first women of any race to speak in public in the US. Born free in New England, she lectured at least four times from 1832 to 1833.

The correct answer is Maria W. Stewart.

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