Eva Carter Buckner facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eva Carter Buckner
Eva Carter Buckner, from a 1919 publication.
Born	Eva Carter 1881 Washington, Iowa
Died	February 15, 1946 Los Angeles, California
Nationality	American
Occupation	Writer (poet, songwriter); suffragist

Eva Carter Buckner (born 1861 – died February 15, 1946) was an important African-American woman. She was a suffragist, which means she worked for women's right to vote. She was also a talented poet and songwriter.

Eva Carter Buckner's Early Life

Eva Carter was born in 1861 in Washington, Iowa. Her parents were both from Pennsylvania. As a child, her family moved often. They lived in Des Moines, Iowa, and then in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Discovering a Talent for Poetry

Eva went to public school in Colorado Springs. It was there that she started writing poetry. She even won a poetry contest! The contest was organized by Mrs. J. D. Robinson, who was the mayor's wife.

Eva Carter Buckner's Career

Eva Carter Buckner had a career that combined writing with political action. She used her talents to help bring about important changes.

Writing and Songwriting

Eva Buckner became a well-known poet and songwriter. Her creative work helped inspire African Americans. It supported both the women's right to vote movement and the civil rights movement.

Her poems appeared in many newspapers. These included Denver Post, The Colorado Springs Sun, The Western Enterprise, and The Daily Tribune in Los Angeles. Her songs were also very popular. They were used at meetings of Colored Women's Clubs in Colorado and California.

Political Activities

Eva Buckner was very active in her community. She was a member of the Los Angeles Forum of Colored Women. She often shared her poetry at their meetings.

She also worked with the NAACP. The NAACP is a group that works for equal rights for African Americans. Eva was part of the NAACP school committee in Los Angeles.

Working for Women's Right to Vote

Eva Buckner was a leader in the fight for women's right to vote. She was the former chair of suffrage for the California State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. This meant she helped lead efforts to get women the right to vote in California.

In 1919, she was invited to speak about the death of Anna Howard Shaw. Shaw was another important leader in the women's right to vote movement.

Supporting Political Campaigns

Eva Buckner also helped with political campaigns. In 1922, she supported Friend Richardson when he ran for governor of California.

In 1928, she led efforts to reach out to black women for the Herbert Hoover presidential campaign. This was in southern California.

Eva Carter Buckner's Personal Life

Eva Carter Buckner moved to Los Angeles around 1910. She was married to Edward Buckner. They had three children together: Mabel, Eugenia, and Garrie. Eva Carter Buckner passed away on February 15, 1946, in Los Angeles.