African-american civil rights activist (1862–1931).

Born July 16th, 1862 in Holly Springs. ^[ref]

Died March 25th, 1931 at 68 years old in Chicago (uremia). ^[ref]

Nellie Bly

Born May 5th, 1864 in Burrell Township.

Died January 27th, 1922 at 57 years old

Zora Neale Hurston

Born January 7th, 1891 in Notasulga.

Died January 28th, 1960 at 69 years old

Emmeline Pankhurst

Born July 15th, 1858 in Manchester.

Died June 14th, 1928 at 69 years old

Helen Keller

Born June 27th, 1880 in Tuscumbia.

Died June 1st, 1968 at 87 years old

W. E. B. Du Bois

Born February 23rd, 1868 in Great Barrington.

Died August 27th, 1963 at 95 years old