Join Student Engagement as we honor Black History Month by highlighting former slaves who went on to impact America.

“There will be times when you’ll be disappointed, but you can’t stop. Make yourself the best that you can make out of what you are.” Sadie Alexander

Sadie Alexander was born and raised in Philadelphia. Alexander became the first black woman to receive her Ph.D. in economics, to graduate from Penn Law and practice law in Pennsylvania. Alexander’s work is achieved within the Pennsylvania State Archives.

You can learn more about Sadie Alexander and other great Americans by visiting womenshistory.org