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Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander

(1898–1989) Lawyer United States

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Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander was a lawyer from the United States, best known for A study of the negro tuberculosis problem in Philadelphia.

Quick Facts About Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander

Born
January 2, 1898
Died
November 1, 1989
Nationality
United States
Profession
Lawyer
Notable works
A study of the negro tuberculosis problem in Philadelphia
Spouse
Raymond Pace Alexander

About Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander

Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander was a pioneering Black professional and civil rights activist of the early-to-mid-20th century. In 1921, Mossell Alexander was the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. in economics. In 1927, she was the first Black woman to receive a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and went on to become the first Black woman to practice law in the state. She was also the first national president of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, serving from 1919 to 1923.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

honorary doctorate Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association honorary doctor of the University of Pennsylvania

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