Beatrice Morrow Cannady

Beatrice Morrow Cannady (January 9, 1890 – August 19, 1974) was a renowned civil rights advocate in early 20th-century Oregon, United States. She was editor of the Advocate, the state's largest African-American newspaper. She was also co-founder and vice president of the Portland, Oregon chapter of the NAACP.

Beatrice Morrow Cannady
Born
Beatrice Hulon Morrow

(1890-01-09)January 9, 1890
Littig, Texas, United States
DiedAugust 19, 1974(1974-08-19) (aged 84)
Los Angeles, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Alma materNorthwestern College of Law
Occupation(s)Publisher, civil rights activist
SpouseEdward Daniel Cannady
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