Charlotte L. Bridges Forten Grimké (17 August 1837--July 23,1914) was an African American Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mary Woods and Robert Bridges Forten, members of the prominent Black Forten-Purvis family of Philadelphia.
Charlotte L. Bridges Forten Grimké (17 August 1837--July 23,1914) was an African American anti-slavery activist, poet, and educator. Forten was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mary Woods and Robert Bridges Forten, members of the prominent Black Forten-Purvis family of Philadelphia.