Yates, Josephine A. Silone, 1852-1912

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Dates:
Birth 1852
Death 1912-09-03
Birth 1859-11-15
Birth 1852
Death 1912
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Biographical notes:

Josephine Silone Yates became the first black woman to head a college science department. Yates was also a journalist sometimes writing under the name Mrs. R. K. Potter. Yates was a major figure in the African-American women's club movement and instrumental in establishing women's clubs for African-American women.

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Occupations:

  • Teachers
  • Chemists
  • Early childhood educators
  • Scholars
  • Scientists

Places:

  • MO, US
  • NY, US