Georgia-based teacher who, in 1883, opened the first grade school for African-American children. She later established a nursing school and a kindergarten for African-American students.She was raised in the Presbyterian faith.While holding office as Governor of Georgia, future United States President Jimmy Carter displayed Laney's portrait at the Georgia State Capitol.
BEFORE FAMEShe began reading at the age of four, despite a law that prohibited African-Americans from becoming literate. She later attended teacher training courses at Atlanta University.
PERSONAL LIFEShe and her nine siblings were born in Macon, Georgia to former slaves David and Louisa Laney.
The meaning of the name Laney: From The LaneTeacher Lucy Craft Laney were born on Thursday, birthstone is Diamond, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of , it is 5366194206 days until Lucy Craft Laney next birthday.
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