Georgia Davis Powers is a powerful woman indeed. In 1968 she became the first female African-American state senator in Kentucky. During her senate career she fought vigorously for civil rights legislation. Her legislative efforts benefited women, the poor, and people of color.

 Source:

Gordon, Jimmy and McDaniel, Karen. Kentucky State University and South Central Bell Kentucky African-American Historical Profiles In Courage and Achievement. Frankfort: University Graphics, 1995.

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