Charline White
American politician (1920–1959) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charline White (September 1, 1920 – September 7, 1959) was the first African-American woman to be elected to the Michigan Legislature.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County 1st district, Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County 11th district ...
Charline White | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1951 – December 31, 1955 | |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County 11th district | |
In office January 1, 1955 – September 7, 1959 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1920-09-01)September 1, 1920 Atlanta, Georgia |
Died | September 7, 1959(1959-09-07) (aged 39) Detroit, Michigan |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
LeRoy G. White
(m. 1947; div. 1953) |
Alma mater | Cass Technical High School Poro College Wayne State University |
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