Angelina Grimké (1805-1879) was an American abolitionist and women's rights advocate. Born in South Carolina to a wealthy slaveholding family, she became a vocal opponent of slavery after witnessing its injustices. Along with her sister, Sarah Grimké, she became one of the first women to speak publicly against slavery, emphasizing the moral imperative to end the practice. In addition to her work in abolition, Grimké was a strong proponent of women's rights. She argued for gender equality and the right of women to participate in social and political issues. Her writings, including the influential letter "Appeal to the Christian Women of the South," inspired many in the women's suffrage movement.