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Sarah Collins Fernandis

Port Deposit

Summary

Pioneer of social work, and a pillar of the Black community. One of the most influential people of color from her generation, and created significant change through her activism and civic work.

Work History

Educator

Public Schools
Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Maryland

Activist

Women's Cooperative Civic League

Initiated the Women's Cooperative Civic League, which advocated for change in Black neighborhoods

Created the first settlement houses for Black citizens in the U.S.

Created playgrounds for children, and helped to eliminate blind alleys

Worked with Baltimore's Health Department's Venereal Disease Clinic, improving conditions in Baltimore's Black community.

Lifelong record of organizing and providing social welfare in Black communities

Education

Master's of Social Work - Social Work

New York School of Philanthropy
New York City

Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work

Hampton Normal And Agricultural Institute
Hampton, VA

Skills

    Social Welfare

    Kindness

    Patience

    Hard-Work

    Activism

    Dedication

Timeline

Educator

Public Schools

Activist

Women's Cooperative Civic League

Master's of Social Work - Social Work

New York School of Philanthropy

Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work

Hampton Normal And Agricultural Institute
Sarah Collins Fernandis