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Susie Lankford Shorter
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Susie Isabel Lankford Shorter, from an 1893 publication.
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Susan Isabel Lankford
January 4, 1859 Terre Haute, Indiana
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| Died | February 23, 1912 (aged 53) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Wilberforce University |
| Known for | Educator, writer |
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Notable work
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"Lifting as We Climb" |
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Joseph Proctor Shorter
(m. 1878–1910) |
Susie Isabel Lankford Shorter (born January 4, 1859 – died February 23, 1912) was an important American educator, helper, and writer. She spent her life working to improve her community and support others.
Early Life and Education
Susie Isabel Lankford was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. Her father, Whitten Strange Lankford, was a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. This was a church mainly for African Americans. Susie went to college at Wilberforce University in Ohio.
Making a Difference
Before she got married, Susie Lankford worked as a teacher for several years. After marrying Joseph Proctor Shorter, who was a professor at Wilberforce University, she continued to help people.
She opened a student store on campus. She also started a free kindergarten for children in the local area. Susie even cared for sick students in her own home. She was also the president of the Wilberforce Ladies' College Aid Society. This group helped the college and its students.
A Voice Through Writing
Susie Shorter was also a talented writer. She wrote articles for church magazines. In 1891, she wrote a small book called "Heroines of African Methodism." This book celebrated the lives of important women in her church. She wrote, "We are proud of our women. Little has been written concerning them." She wanted to show how strong and successful these women were.
Susie also wrote a column called "Plain Talk to Our Girls." This was for a fashion magazine called Ringwood's Afro-American Journal of Fashion. She gave advice and encouragement to young girls.
She even wrote a song called "Lifting as We Climb." This song was for the Ohio chapter of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. This group worked to help African American women and their communities.
Family Life
Susie Isabel Lankford married Joseph Proctor Shorter in 1878. They had eight children together. Susie Lankford Shorter became a widow in 1910 when her husband passed away. She died in 1912 at the age of 53.
