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Fannie R. Givens

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Fannie R. Givens (née Hicks; May 29, 1861 to August 4, 1947) was an artist, missionary, and political activist. Mainly a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, she created and taught art in many forms including painting and poetry and served as a policewoman for the city. Hicks was politically active in many different organizations, traveling around the world to advocate for Black and women's rights.

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