This day in history: Addie D. Waites Hunton was born in Norfolk

(WDBJ) - June 11, 1866:

Addie D. Waites Hunton, a Black teacher, suffragist, and civil rights activist was birthed in Norfolk, VA.

Hunton volunteered for service in WWI, becoming one of three Black women sent to France with the YMCA to work with segregated Black soldiers.

She also founded the National Association of Colored Women.

Gray Media, parent company of WDBJ7, is celebrating the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States of America with a year-long look at our country called “We the People”.