Mary Ann Shadd was the first African American woman printer, founding Canada’s first anti-slavery newspaper, the Provincial Freeman in 1853. Although she settled in Canada after fleeing Delaware, she remained faithful to her African American roots, often discussing racial justice and independence. She was a fiercely strong woman who often was called “unladylike” for working in a white, male-dominated field. Click here to learn more about Mary Ann Shadd and her impact on the printing industry.