Cora Brown
American politician (1914–1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cora Mae Brown (April 19, 1914 – December 17, 1972) was the first African-American woman elected (rather than appointed)[1] to a state senate in the United States. She won her seat in the Michigan Senate in 1952.[2] Brown was a Democrat who represented Detroit.
Quick Facts Member of the Michigan Senate from the 2nd district, Preceded by ...
Cora Brown | |
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Member of the Michigan Senate from the 2nd district | |
In office January 14, 1953 – December 31, 1954 | |
Preceded by | Bristoe Bryant |
Succeeded by | Stanley F. Rozycki |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office January 12, 1955 – December 31, 1956 | |
Preceded by | Charles Diggs |
Succeeded by | Basil W. Brown |
Personal details | |
Born | Cora Mae Brown (1914-04-19)April 19, 1914 Bessemer, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | December 17, 1972(1972-12-17) (aged 58) |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Cass Technical High School Fisk University |
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