RUTH W. WHALEY 1901-1977
Pioneer female African American lawyer. First to be licensed in N.C., 1933. Was Secretary of N.Y.C. Board of Estimate, 1951-73. Lived ½ mi. SE.
F-74Wayne County
Where it stands. Ash St. at John St., Goldsboro
I really didn't have any fear about the humiliation factor. That was something I was excited to get the opportunity to explore. My fears were about pulling it off.