On this date in 1898, Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander was born on, in Philadelphia, PA, and she made history as a trailblazing African American woman in academia and law.
She became the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in economics in 1921 from the University of Pennsylvania. Later, she also earned a law degree from the same university in 1927, making her the first African American woman to graduate from Penn Law.
Alexander was a lifelong advocate for civil rights, economic justice, and gender equality. She played a significant role in the NAACP and was appointed by President Truman to the Committee on Civil Rights. Her contributions helped pave the way for future generations of Black professionals in both economics and law.
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