She co-founded Allensworth , California and the Women 's Improvement League .
Josephine Leavell Allensworth ( 1855 -- 1938 ) was an African - American musician , music teacher , and activist .
Josephine Leavell Allensworth co-founded Allensworth , California and the Women 's Improvement League .
Josephine Leavell Allensworth ( 1855 -- 1938 ) was an African - American musician , music teacher , and activist .