Essie Jewel Maclin was born on September 13, 1926 to the union of Roosevelt and Arminter (Morris) Maclin. The oldest girl and fourth born of eight, Essie was a natural competitor. She took pride in being able to contend with her brothers, while exemplifying the essence of a strong Black woman for her sisters. She received her formal education at St. Matthew School in Stanton, TN. Essie...
by John J. Peterburs, Ph.D., President of the MTEC Board The Milwaukee Teacher Education Cent...
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