Rosemary Brown

Photo: The Canadian Encyclopedia

Photo: The Canadian Encyclopedia

 

Country: Canada

Location: Kingston, Jamaica; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

About

Rosemary Brown (June 17, 1930--April 26, 2003) was a social worker and politician. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she migrated to Canada in 1951. Brown was the first Black Canadian woman to be elected to a Canadian provincial legislature. She also was integral to the foundation of the British Columbia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People.

North America, Afro-Canadian Women's Act, Black Canadian Women's Ac, Women's Rights, Civil RightsKeshia White