Unita Blackwell

1933–2019 (age 86)

civil rights activist and politician

Biography

Unita Blackwell, born in 1933, was a fearless civil rights activist and politician whose unwavering conviction helped to reshape her community and inspire countless others. Her leadership demonstrated that dignity and perseverance could break barriers and set new standards for civic engagement.

She passed away in 2019 and rests at Rose Hill Cemetery, her legacy a lasting call to justice and hope.

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