Grimke, Sarah: - Sarah Moore Grimk was an American abolitionist and one of the earliest advocates for women's rights in the United States. Born on November 26, 1792, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was the daughter of John Faucheraud Grimk, a wealthy judge and planter, and Mary Smith. Raised in a slaveholding family, she witnessed the harsh realities of slavery from a young age, which led her to develop strong opposition to the institution. In the 1820s, she moved to Philadelphia where she embraced the Quaker faith, seeking a life more aligned with her moral convictions. Her sister Angelina joined her in both religious belief and activism. Together, they became known for their public speaking and writing against slavery, as well as for their bold stance on the equality of women. Grimk 's writings presented a rational and spiritual case for reform, challenging dominant interpretations of scripture and advocating for equal moral capacity between the sexes. Her legacy is marked by a fearless commitment to justice and an intellectual clarity that helped lay the foundation for the women's suffrage movement. She died on December 23, 1873, in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, at the age of 81.