Johnnie Ruth Clarke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Johnnie Ruth Clarke

American activist

Date of Birth: 28-Jul-1919

Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1974

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Johnnie Ruth Clarke

  • Dr.
  • Johnnie Ruth Clarke (born July 28, 1919, died May 15, 1978) was an American activist, teacher, and humanitarian.
  • She was a participating member of many different societies and has been credited as the first African-American to obtain a doctorate from the University of Florida's College of Education.
  • She served as dean of Gibbs Junior College and as assistant dean of academic affairs at St.
  • Petersburg Junior College, which offers a scholarship in her name.
  • The Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center was also named after her.

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