On November 8, 1938, Crystal Bird Fauset made history by becoming the first African American woman elected to a state legislature in the United States. She won a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Philadelphia’s 18th District, which was predominantly white at the time. ?Wikipedia
During her tenure, Fauset introduced nine bills and three amendments focusing on public health, housing, public relief, and women’s workplace rights. She also sponsored an amendment to the Pennsylvania Female Labor Law of 1913 to improve protections for women in the workplace. ?
Her election marked a significant milestone in American politics, paving the way for future generations of African American women in legislative roles.
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