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Kennedy. 1916 – 2000. Florynce Rae Kennedy was a civil rights attorney and feminist activist. Her controversial tactics and provocative tone drew criticism but also helped publicize national debates on abortion, racism in the media, women’s equality, and consumer protection. Kennedy was one of the first African American women to graduate ...
Kennedy, Florynce (1916–2000) African-American lawyer who fought for civil and women's rights. Name variations: Flo Kennedy. Born on February 11, 1916, in Kansas City, Missouri; died on December 21, 2000, in New York; second of five daughters of Wiley Kennedy and Zella Kennedy; graduated from Lincoln High School, Kansas City; bachelor's degree from Columbia University, New York City; law ...
13 de set. de 2021 · Yet, on the front lines, there stood two black women: Bonnie Allen, a “negro housewife from the Bronx” 2 and Florynce Kennedy, “an African American lawyer, feminist, and civil rights activist noted for defending Black Power radicals and instigating inventive political protests.” 3 Staring down judgement from black and white activists of both protests, Kennedy chained herself to a grand ...
A year after Don Wilkes left their law firm, Florynce Kennedy was still gasping for air and trying to keep her practice afloat. His embezzlement and abrupt departure left her stunned, both emotionally and financially, and forced her to take stock of her commitment to practicing law.
Abstract. This chapter explores the life and politics of pioneering Black feminist Florynce “Flo” Kennedy. As a lawyer, she championed diverse political causes including the intellectual property rights of Black artists, the free speech rights of feminists and anti-racist activists, and the decriminalization of abortion in New York state.
Florynce Rae Kennedy (February 11, 1916 – December 21, 2000) was a Black activist and feminist who founded the Feminist Party, which in 1972, nominated Shirley Chisholm for President. [1] She was one of the first Black women to graduate from Columbia University and she fought her way to get into Columbia Law and became one of the first Black women to graduate and become a lawyer. [2]
Florynce Rae Kennedy (1916–2000) was an American feminist, civil rights advocate, activist, and lawyer. Flo Kennedy was one of the first black female lawyers to graduate from Columbia Law School and a founding member of the National Organization of Women. She helped found the Feminist Party in 1971. Kennedy was the second of 5 girls in her ...
