died 1989
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander (1898–1989) was an American lawyer, educator, and civil rights activist. She was the first African American woman to earn a law degree in the United States, graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 1927, and she played a crucial role in advocating for civil rights and social justice throughout her career. In addition to her legal work, Alexander was a prominent figure in the National Bar Association and served as the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in economics in the U.S.