L. Helen Rankin: Ohio's First Black Woman Legislator
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Helen Rankin, a trailblazing Cincinnati leader and former Ohio State Representative, passed away at age eighty-nine. She made history as the first Black woman to serve in the Ohio General Assembly, finishing her husbands term and winning reelection to serve sixteen years. Rankin championed healthcare, womens rights, and childrens issues, earning a reputation as a determined legislator. She led key bills, including one requiring insurance companies to cover mammograms. After retiring, she stayed active in Cincinnati, leaving a lasting legacy.
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