"Ida P. (Hagan) Whitaker: Championing Equality and Combating Unjust Biases"

Ida P. Hagan, a pioneering Black woman, shattered barriers in early 1900s Indiana. Appointed deputy postmaster at just 16, she faced fierce opposition yet thrived. Hagan later became Indiana's first licensed Black female pharmacist. Her legacy continues to inspire, exemplifying resilience against racial prejudice and advocating for civil rights throughout her life.