Eunice Rivers was born during a time and place in which race relations in the United States were at their lowest point .
Born into a farming family in rural Georgia in 1899 , Eunice Verdell Rivers was the oldest of 3 daughters .
oldest   was born during a time and place in which race relations in the United States were at their lowest point .
Born into a farming family in rural Georgia in 1899 , Eunice Verdell Rivers was the oldest of 3 daughters .