Barbara-Rose Collins
American politician (1939–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Barbara-Rose Collins (née Richardson; April 13, 1939 – November 4, 2021) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan and the first black woman from Michigan to be elected to Congress.[1]
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Quick Facts Member of the Detroit City Council, Member of theU.S. House of Representatives from Michigan ...
Barbara-Rose Collins | |
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Member of the Detroit City Council | |
In office 2001–2009 | |
In office 1982–1991 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | |
In office January 3, 1991 – January 3, 1997 | |
Preceded by | George W. Crockett, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick |
Constituency | 13th district (1991–93) 15th district (1993–97) |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
In office 1975–1981 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Barbara-Rose Richardson (1939-04-13)April 13, 1939 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | November 4, 2021(2021-11-04) (aged 82) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Wayne State University (BA) |
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