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Henrietta George made history, as first female Black elected official

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

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…

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