Author and activist Louise Meriwether, best known for her groundbreaking novel “Daddy Was a Number Runner,” has died at the age of 100. The novel, published in 1970, provided a poignant look into the life of a 12-year-old girl in 1930s Harlem, addressing themes of race, gender, and class. Meriwether’s debut work, alongside contemporaneous authors like Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou, marked the emergence of Black women’s voices in literature. Her dedication to enlightening young readers about the achievements of Black individuals extended to her biographies of figures like Rosa Parks and Dr. Daniel Hale Williams. A journalist and activist, Meriwether left an indelible mark on multicultural literature and social justice efforts.