Born: 1874, United States
Died: 26 October 1955
Country most active: United States
Also known as: Maude Trotter
The following is republished with permission from the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail.
The Trotter School is named in honor of William Monroe Trotter (1872-1934), a prominent African American newspaper editor and activist who co-founded The Guardian, a newspaper dedicated to civil rights. His commitment to equality and justice is reflected in the school’s mission and values. Maude Trotter Steward (1874-1955), the sister of William Monroe Trotter, played a significant role in continuing her brother’s legacy. As the assistant editor of The Guardian, she managed and published the newspaper for twenty years after his death. An alumna of Wellesley College, Maude was also active in local civic organizations, including the St. Mark’s Musical and Literary Union, the Women’s League, and the Boston Equal Rights League. She was married to Dr. Charles Steward.