Elias Camp Morris

1855 – 1922

Elias Camp Morris was a prominent African American minister, educator, and civil rights activist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a pivotal role in advocating for voting rights and the education of Black communities, while also supporting the establishment of Black businesses. Morris was deeply committed to uplifting his community through faith and social reform, leaving a lasting legacy in the fight for equality.