Georgiana Simpson became the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in the U.S. in 1921

June 14

On June 14, 1921, Georgiana Simpson became the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in the U.S. 

In 1921, Georgiana Simpson received her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.

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Sources

BRCC celebrates Black History month. BRCC. (n.d.). https://www.mybrcc.edu/bhm22/georgiana.php