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Nannie Helen Burroughs School Nannie Helen Burroughs was a prolific writer, educator, orator, businesswoman, and Christian leader. She was also founder of the National Trade and Professional School for Women and Girls, established in Washington, D.C. Her widowed mother took her to Washington, D.C., at an early age in pursuit of a better education. She studied business and domestic science in high school and graduated with honors in 1896. Later she became an accomplished writer and editor and also served as President of the Women's Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention. Miss Burroughs contributed much toward bringing about the recognition of the power and influence of Black women in all of the important issues in American life. She received an appointment from President Hoover on Negro Housing for the White House Conference in 1932. Shaw University conferred upon her the Degree Doctor of Laws. In 1964, as a tribute to the memory of the late founder, Dr. Burroughs, the Board of Trustees voted to change the name of the school to the Nannie Helen Burroughs School, Inc. The School is the home of the internationally known magazine, The Worker, a publication born in the mind of Dr. Burroughs. The school today has a nursery through grade six. Along with the academic program, there are numerous support services including Bible Study, Spanish, Computer and Black History. |
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