Ella Baker was a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement and an influential activist and organizer with a focus on grassroots organizing and empowering ordinary people to fight for their rights. She played a crucial role in the founding of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and was also involved with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

Baker believed in the power of collective action and encouraged local communities to come together to work towards social change. She was a mentor to many young activists and organizers, including Rosa Parks and Diane Nash, and her work laid the foundation for the broader civil rights movement of the 1960s.

Baker's commitment to empowering individuals and fostering a bottom-up approach to organizing continues to inspire activists and organizers today. Her legacy in Black history is that of a tireless advocate for justice and equality, whose impact on the Civil Rights Movement cannot be overstated.