On this day in 1872, Charlotte E. Ray became the first black woman in the United States to receive a law degree.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1872, Charlotte E. Ray became the first black woman in the United States to receive a law degree.

Charlotte E. Ray becomes the first African American woman lawyer - February 27th, 1872

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