Julia A. J. Foote was born on May 21, 1823 Schenectady, New York to former slaves. Foote was an renowned evangelist and author. Her parents were devoted to their faith and believed strongly in educated their children. Because the Schenectady schools were segregated during the time, her parents hired her out as a domestic servant to […]

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