{"title":"Lucy Diggs Slowe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the inspiring life and legacy of Lucy Diggs Slowe. Known as a trailblazer in various realms including education, sports, and civil rights, Slowe remains an influential figure whose impact continues to resonate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the first African American women to hold a significant administrative position in American higher education, Slowe's determination and dedication paved the way for future generations. Her achievements span being a founding member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the first Dean of Women at Howard University, and a national champion in tennis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe books in this category, such as \u003cem\u003eHer Truth and Service\u003c\/em\u003e, offer an immersive insight into her life's journey, capturing her dedication to fostering educational excellence and social justice. Delving into her story, readers will find an inspiring testament to courage, leadership, and unwavering resolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore these enlightening titles within our Biography \u0026amp; Memoir section and discover the remarkable narrative of Lucy Diggs Slowe, a woman whose legacy continues to inspire dreamers and achievers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"her-truth-and-service-by-lucy-diggs-slowe-9780231212137","title":"Her Truth and Service","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucy Diggs Slowe (1885–1937) was one of the most remarkable and accomplished figures in the history of Black women's higher education. She was a builder of institutions, organising the first historically Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, while a student at Howard University in 1908; establishing the first junior high school for Black students in Washington, D.C.; and founding as well as leading other major national and community organisations. In 1922, Slowe was appointed the first Dean of Women at Howard, making her the first Black woman to serve as dean at any American university. Beyond her trailblazing career in higher education, she was a committed teacher, an ardent antiracist advocate, and even a national tennis champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHer Truth and Service\u003c\/em\u003e showcases Slowe's speeches, articles, and letters, illuminating her multifaceted accomplishments and unwavering dedication to the quest for equality and justice. In these texts, readers encounter Slowe's powerful voice and keen intellect, witnessing her triumphs and travails as an educator, a leader, and a Black woman in a deeply exclusionary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlowe's writings depict her personal and professional efforts to topple race and gender barriers and open up greater opportunities for Black women and girls, as well as the obstacles she faced in male-dominated institutions including the Howard administration. \u003cem\u003eHer Truth and Service\u003c\/em\u003e is an important document of a significant figure in the development of Black institutions and an inspiring testament to the lifelong struggle for social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855784333548,"sku":"9780231212137","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8178073482270.jpg?v=1759277218"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lucy-diggs-slowe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}