Cora Brown

Cora Mae Brown (April 19, 1914 – December 17, 1972) was the first African-American woman elected (rather than appointed) to a state senate in the United States. She won her seat in the Michigan Senate in 1952. Brown was a Democrat who represented Detroit. Quotes It wasn’t too hard to sell the women on voting for me. I found there is a little loyalty in our sex. These women voters have awakened and they expect their views to be properly represented. Women have always been able to bring sound and humane reasoning into everyday life. I believe they are the hope of the country. I don’t expect much opposition because I am a woman. I haven’t found that too difficult a ‘handicap’ to overcome. I have found sex a greater handicap than ever. Cora M. Brown 1914–1972 Retrieved 20 April 2025 Quotes about Cora Brown She gave wise counsel, guidance and defense to those continuing to be caught in the confusing maze of the system. Energetic and able. Brown had no fear of controversy, and she would openly disagree with other blacks. Champion of the underprivileged Cora M. Brown 1914–1972 Retrieved 20 April 2025 Cora Mae Brown was a true winner in the fight against the double-edged sword of racism and sexism. Cora Mae Brown Retrieved 20 April 2025 Working closely with the community during the Great Depression and into the war years, Brown aided and encouraged young African American women during a tumultuous time. Cora Brown Retrieved 20 April 2025 External links Category:Women politicians in the United States Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians Category:Politicians from Alabama Category:African Americans Category:1914 births Category:1972 deaths Category:Women born in the 1910s