Inside the board room of the Monroe City Schools is a plaque recognizing Henrietta George, a legend in local African-American history. As one of the first Blacks on the city school board, and the first Black female to hold public office in this area, Mrs. George both blazed a trail for others to follow and helped make many changes that still exist today.
Though she was considered militant by conservative elements because of her often explosive personality, she was still elected board president twice even though…
