Georgia Davis Powers

American activist and politician

Georgia Davis Powers - American activist and politician
Born

1923
102 years ago

Died

January 30th, 2016
9 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Served as a Kentucky state senator from 1968 to 1985. Focused on civil rights legislation and social justice issues throughout political career. Advocated for equal rights and representation for women and African Americans. Instrumental in the enactment of significant laws impacting education and employment equality.

First African American woman elected to the Kentucky State Senate

Championed the Kentucky Civil Rights Act

Advocated for women's rights and education reforms

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