Born free in 1825 Baltimore, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper rose from orphaned child to one of the most powerful voices of her century. Poet, abolitionist, educator, and suffragist - her words lit fires for justice a century before Dr. King’s dream. She published the first short story by an African American woman and delivered fiery speeches on abolition, temperance, and women’s rights across the U.S. and Canada. This original production, presented in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, brings Harper’s artistry and activism to life. Her story embodies the message: that art, intellect, and moral courage can bend the arc of history.

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