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Meet Charlotte Ray, first licensed African American woman lawyer

Minnesota Spokesman Recorder

Feb 9, 2026

Charlotte Ray became the first Black woman licensed to practice law in the United States after overcoming racism and sexism in the 19th century. The post Meet Charlotte Ray, first…

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Meet Charlotte Ray, first licensed African American woman lawyer

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