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February 2023 Newsletter
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February is Black History Month
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, was a professional boxer, activist and philanthropist. Nicknamed "The Greatest," he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century and as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Ali began boxing at age 12. As an amateur boxer, he won six Golden Gloves Tournaments in Kentucky and two National Golden Gloves Tournaments. In 1960, Ali won an Olympic gold medal in boxing, then made his professional boxing debut.
Mary Ellen Britton
Mary E. Merritt
Mary E. Merritt is from Berea, Kentucky. She attended Berea College, receiving credentials to teach. She attended Berea College until 1903 when the Day Law forced segregation of the college. When Berea College added a nursing training program, she returned to school she received a nursing degree. She was the first African American nurse to be licensed in Kentucky. She was awarded a certificate of merit by President Woodrow Wilson for her work in the Red Cross camp during World War I.