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"Dr. Brown faced barriers because of her race and because of her gender. Yet she persisted and pursued her dreams as a surgeon, as a teacher, and as a legislator."

Dorothy Lavinia Brown
Dorothy Lavinia Brown
Dr Dorothy Lavinia Brown, also known as "Dr. D.", was an African-American surgeon, legislator, and teacher. She was the first female surgeon of African-American ancestry from the Southeastern United States. She was also the first African American female to serve in the Tennessee General Assembly as she was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives. While serving in the House of Representat
"Dr. Brown faced barriers because of her race and because of her gender. Yet she persisted and pursued her dreams as a surgeon, as a teacher, and as a legislator."
"She had been told, You’re a girl, you’re Black, you’re poor, and it just can’t be done. But she persevered, and she succeeded."
"Her background and training as a surgeon, I believe, made her a courageous champion for children, civil rights, and reproductive rights."
"I tried to be...not hard, but durable."
"Browns determination, beliefs, and values helped her to break through barriers in other aspects of her life too."
"I was proud to be a role model, not because I have done so much, but to say to young people that it can be done."