A Woman of Many Firsts: Patricia Roberts Harris

Patricia Roberts Harris was a woman of firsts. First Black women to serve as an ambassador, first Black woman to serve as the dean of Howard University’s Law School, first Black woman to serve on the board of directors of a Fortune 500 company, and more. Our women’s history month continues as we dive into the remarkable life and career of this trailblazing American woman.

Alex BrandisMarch 2, 2021Patricia Roberts Harris, DC history, Howard University, Black history, DC Black history, Black women's history, Women's history, Women's history month, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Jimmy CarterComment