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Overview
Mary Wright Hall was born in Asheville, NC on March 5, 1881. She has Indian, French and black heritage. Growing up, she wanted to be a medical doctor but had to resort to becoming a teacher to help support her family and her college education. She started a teaching position in Athens, Georgia. Despite many men trying to come take her position, in two years Mary became the first female, black principal in Athens. The school for black children had horrible conditions so Mary set out to improve the school for her students. She eventually had clean running water installed throughout the school. Additionally, the poor conditions and bad water often made the children sick, so she got a nursing degree to better care for them. In her free time, Mary also volunteered to help illiterate adults and colored people get an education. Mary helps and cares for people throughout her life with little compensation, but she’s able to build a humble life for herself that she’s very proud of.

Biolography
Early Life

Mary Wright Hall was born in Asheville, NC on March 5, 1881. She has Indian, French and black heritage. Growing up, she wanted to be a medical doctor but had to resort to becoming a teacher to help support her family and her college education.

Later Life

Career

Social Issues
Black Women as Nurses

Segregation: Black Schools Vs. White Schools