Charlotta was a staunch advocate for civil liberties, women's rights, and immigration. Because of her civil rights work, her life was threatened numerous times. Additionally, the FBI placed her under surveillance, leading to files several binders thick—and they labelled her a communist.

She had a long career as editor and publisher of the West Coast’s oldest Black newspaper, The California Eagle, and used her platform to push for hospitals to hire black nurses and to fight against racist housing covenants.

Her work and life helped create a path for many others to follow.

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