FRANCES THOMPSON (1840-1876)
Former enslaved black trans woman and anti-raoe activist
One of five black women who testified before Congress about the Memphis Massacre of 1866.
Thompson and housemate, Lucy Smith, were attacked and raped by a white mob.
Arrested in 1876 for wearing women's clothing. She wore women's articles since childhood.
Used crutches because of cancer in her foot.
Died of dysentery
Many times, people aren't looking for advice or words of wisdom. They just want somebody to listen to them.
Each person is unique. Everyone brings something to the table. I worked in the corporate world for over two decades. Cannot imagine a world where everybody is exactly thee same. That would be boring.
I appreciate each person who they are. Some of society's greatest accomplishments were done by men and women perceived as different. Folks who were different from me have been some of my biggest influences.
