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American civil rights leader

Prathia Laura Ann Hall Wynn (January 1, 1940 – August 12, 2002) was an American leader and activist in the Civil Rights Movement, a womanist theologian, and ethicist.

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She was the key inspiration for Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

Biography

Early life

Of African American heritage, Hall was raised in Philadelphia, the daughter of Berkeley L Hall and Ruby Hall, née Johnson.^[1] Her father founded Mount Sharon Baptist Church, an inner-city congregation in an under-served area of the city.^[2] Her father was a Baptistpreacher and a passionate advocate for racial justice,^[3] who regarded her as his successor.

He inspired her to pursue religion and social justice.^[2][4] Prathia believed she was brought into the world for a reason – to integrate religion and freedom together.^[5]

Her leadership potential was recognized early. She credited many groups, such as Oral history interview with Prathia LauraAnn Hall, 1999 MAZAX