Born: 1890, United States (assumed)
Died: 1978
Country most active: United States
Also known as: NA
The following is republished with permission from the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail.
Estella Crosby, beautician and community activist, formed the Boston unit of the Housewives League with Geneva Arrington and E. Alice Taylor. The organization was active from the 1930s to the 1960s with units in many major cities. Its goal was to overcome economic and educational barriers to African American advancement. Crosby also operated a dry goods store with her husband and was active in trade unions.