Mary Jane Patterson
Mary Jane Patterson was a trailblazing American educator and the first African American woman to graduate from college in the United States, achieving her degree from Oberlin College in 1862. Her groundbreaking achievement in a time of significant racial and gender inequality marked a pivotal moment in the fight for educational rights and opportunities for women of color. Patterson's legacy continues to inspire generations, symbolizing the importance of education and the pursuit of equality.
Born on Sep 15, 1840 (184 years old)
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Mary Jane Patterson became the first African American woman to earn a college degree in the United States from Oberlin College in 1862.
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