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Mary Ann Shadd Cary was the first Black woman to publish a newspaper in North America. But Mary Ann Shadd didn’t just make history by being first. With her newspaper “The Provincial Freeman,” she captured history. Today, her perspective deepens our understanding of the past and is an example of why representation in journalism matters. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with two of Shadd’s descendants: Marishana Mabusela, our researcher for this podcast, and her mother, writer and

37K views · 10K reactions | Our newest commemorative stamp celebrates the achievements of Mary Ann Shadd (1823-1893). A trailblazer throughout her life, Mary Ann Shadd was a writer, educator, lawyer and the first Black female newspaper publisher in North America. Learn more about her story: https://ow.ly/CvQb50QtyVj #MaryAnnShadd | Canada Post | Facebook