About She Fought for Her Daughters’ Freedom
Ann George Atwater was an American civil rights activist in Durham, North Carolina. Throughout her career, she helped improve the quality of life in Durham through programs such as Operation Breakthrough, a community organization dedicated to fight the War on Poverty. She became an effective activist and leader when advocating for black rights, such as better private housing. Atwater promoted unity of the working-class African Americans through grassroots organizations.
