Biographical Information
City of Residence: Mangonia Park
Occupation: College Instructor
Education: Stillman College, B.S., 1965, chorus, band, Chancellorettes; Florida A & M University, M.S., 1973
Born: January 21, 1943, Black Creek, AL
Moved to Florida: 1965
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreational Interest: tennis, piano, computers
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 1992, reelected subsequently
Other Public Services
Mangonia Park Councilwoman 1986-1988
Mangonia Park Vice Mayor 1988-1991
Mangonia Park Mayor 1991-1992
Affiliations
Atlantic Coast Democratic Club
Leadership Institute of Mayors
Gold Coast Voters' League
Business & Professional Women of Palm Beach Community College
FTP-NEA
Suncoast Chamber of Commerce
Northern Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce
South Florida Jewish Association
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Democratic Executive Committee
Palm Beach Minority Consortium
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Florida League of Cities
NAACP
Urban League
Palm Beach Human Rights Council
Interstate Migrant Education Council 1994
Highlights
Pahokee High School Teacher of the Year 1975
Business and Professional Women of Palm Beach County "Role Model" 1989
Entertainment and Management Inc. Black Awards Nominee 1989
Mangonia Park recognition award for seven years' service to the town
Westboro Business and Professional Women's Club Outstanding Freshman Achievement Award
Democratic Black Caucus of Florida Leadership Award
Florida Consortium of Urban Leagues Black on Black Crime Award
Suncoast Chamber of Commerce Public Service Award 1996-1997
Friend of Education Award 1997
Palm Beach Post Community Achievement Award
Vision Magazine "Unsung Hero" Award
Featured in African American Heroes & Heroines by Katherine Bel Monte 1998
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Citizenship Award 1998
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Public Service Award 1998