Who is Ella Baker?
Ella Baker was born on December 13, 1903 in Norfolk, Virginia. Her grandmother, who was a slave in her time, was Baker's
hero and listened to her many stories about slave revolts. These many stories inspired Ella Baker to get involved in the Civil Rights Movement. Ella Baker worked as a civil rights activist for 50 years.
hero and listened to her many stories about slave revolts. These many stories inspired Ella Baker to get involved in the Civil Rights Movement. Ella Baker worked as a civil rights activist for 50 years.