Historic Mississippi People

Transportation in Mississippi by Dorthea Lange, 1936.

Transportation in Mississippi by Dorthea Lange, 1936.

 

Ida B. Wells Barnett

Ida B. Wells Barnett

Ida Wells Barnett – Educator & Advocate

Bridget “Biddy” Mason – African American Entrepreneur 

Zachary Taylor – Distinguished General & President

C.J. Walker – Blazing a Path in Business for Women

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