Niles has been home to its fair share of celebrities and others who have achieved notoriety in one form or another–but perhaps none who have done so much to break through barriers and work feverishly to effect change in this country as Charlotte “Lottie” Wilson.
The City of Niles has shared a fascinating historical account on the life and times of Ms. Wilson who was a talented artist and a determined activist who forged ahead for African American women’s rights. Click on the link below to read her story and her strong family ties to the City of Niles.
