Charlotte Maxeke was born on April 7, 1871, in Fort Beaufort, South Africa.
Charlotte Maxeke was born on April 7, 1871, in Fort Beaufort, a frontier town in the Cape Colony, now part of South Africa. Her birth placed her at the heart of cultural and political intersections in the colony. Raised during a tumultuous era of resistance to colonial rule, Maxeke's early experiences in a family engaged with Christian missions and lay preaching significantly shaped her path.
Her birth into the contested social fabrics of the colony prefigured her life's commitment to social justice and equality. As a young child amid ongoing colonial expansion, she witnessed the systemic oppression of indigenous populations, seeding her lifelong dedication to challenging racial and gender injustices.
Images
