Educators: Catherine Ferguson

Catherine Ferguson (1779-1854) was an African-American educator and philanthropist who founded the first Sunday school in New York City. Although illiterate herself, she believed that every child should be educated. For those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome! Here’s the deal: Every weekday, we highlight the stories of iconic women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. We’re talking about women from around the world and throughout history. Each month is themed. This month we’re going back to school, highlighting educators and intellectuals.