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History

Charlotte Maxeke, ‘Mother of Black Freedom’

Philipp Sandner
April 18, 2018

In segregated South Africa, Charlotte Mannya Maxeke dedicated her life to the struggle for women's rights and education for all. Her pioneering role is only now being rediscovered and more widely reported once again.

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Jackie Wilson, Julia Jaki and Philipp Sandner contributed to this package. It is part of DW's special series "African Roots", dedicated to African history, a cooperation with the Gerda Henkel Foundation.