Ann Nixon Cooper was noted for being a Community Activist. She served as a tutor for non-readers. She received awards for her many years of community service. Ann taught people how to read through her church. She served on the "Friends of the Library Board, which included being vice president. Ann was friends with elite Black Atlanta residents like W. E. B. Du Bois, John Hope Franklin and Benjamin Mays. Ann Nixon Cooper was recognized by President Barack Obama for her service to her people.
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Church Affiliation:Ebenezer Baptist Church
Role in the Movement:Ann Nixon Cooper was noted for being a Community Activist. She served as a tutor for non-readers. She received awards for her many years of community service.
Birth Place:Shelbyville, TN
Born Date:September 1, 1902
Deceased Date:July 21, 2024
Place Lived as Adult:Atlanta, GA
Church Location:Atlanta, GA