Sarah L Delany And A Elizabeth Delany With Amy Hill Hearth

About the Author

Sarah L. Delany and A. Elizabeth Delany, known affectionately as Sadie and Bessie, were trailblazing African American sisters whose lives spanned over a century of profound historical change. Born in 1889 and 1891 respectively, the daughters of a former slave and an educator, they grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia, and later moved to New York City, where they pursued distinguished careers—Sadie as a teacher and Bessie as a lawyer, becoming one of the first Black women to practice in the U.S. With the collaboration of journalist Amy Hill Hearth, they shared their extraordinary story in their bestselling memoir, offering intimate insights into race, family, resilience, and the American experience. Their narrative not only celebrates sisterhood but also illuminates the struggles and triumphs of Black women across generations, inspiring readers with their wit, wisdom, and unyielding spirit until their passing in the late 1990s.