Black History Month STYLIN': Constance Baker Motley

DAY 8: Constance Baker Motley

Constance Baker Motley - Activist, Politician

Born: September 14th, 1921
Died: September 28th, 2005

Constance Baker Motley was a politician that opened many doors for both African-American women and men. In 1964, Motley became the first African-American woman to join the New York State Senate.

Other Motley Facts

• She was the first African-American woman to become Manhattan's borough president.
• Constance Baker Motley was also the first African-American female federal judge.
• Motley was good friends with Coretta Scott King & Martin Luther King Jr.

"Something which we think is impossible now is not impossible in another decade."

Constance Baker Motley

For more on Constance Baker Motley check out biography.com.

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