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Mary Ann Shadd Cary was an inspiration to all women. She is best remembered for her contribution in the black women"s movement and the movement for emancipation.

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In 1853, Mary met and married Thomas Cary of Toronto, Ontario. They had two children, though Thomas died before the second was born. Mary supported herself and her children by writing articles for newspapers and by providing printing services to the City of Chatham.

When President Lincoln called for recruitment of blacks to fight for the Union Army during the Civil War, Mary returned to the United States. On August 15, 1863, she was appointed as a recruiting officer. Her job was to enlist black volunteers from the State of Indiana.

After the Civil War Mary moved to Washington D.C. where she enrolled at Howard University. She specialized in law and graduated as a lawyer. She hung out her shingle at age 60. Mary was the second black woman to earn a law degree in the United States.

Mary left behind a great legacy in writing, publishing, education and law. She followed her dream to integrate black and white communities. Though her dream was never realized in her lifetime, Mary"s efforts and hard work encouraged other blacks to fight for integration and to follow their dreams. Her motto: "Self reliance is the fine road to independence."

Mary Ann Shad died on June 5, 1893. She is best remembered for her contribution in the black woman"s movement and the movement for emancipation.

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