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.