Yvonne B. Miller
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Yvonne Bond Miller (July 4, 1934 – July 3, 2012) was a Virginia educator and American politician who became the first African-American woman to serve in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly. A Democrat, in 1983 Miller became the first African-American woman elected to the state house, where she served for four years before winning election to the state Senate, where she consistently won re-election until her death in office.[1] Miller taught in the Norfolk Public schools, and later taught early and childhood education at one of her alma maters, which had become Norfolk State University during her lifetime.[2]
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia Senate from the 5th district, Preceded by ...
Yvonne B. Miller | |
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Member of the Virginia Senate from the 5th district | |
In office January 13, 1988 – July 3, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Peter K. Babalas |
Succeeded by | Kenny Alexander |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 89th district | |
In office January 11, 1984 – January 13, 1988 | |
Preceded by | Bob Washington |
Succeeded by | Jerrauld Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | Yvonne Bond (1934-07-04)July 4, 1934 Edenton, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | July 3, 2012(2012-07-03) (aged 77) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Norfolk State University (BS) Columbia University (MA) University of Pittsburgh (PhD) |
Profession | Educator, politician |
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