Dorothy Lavinia Brown
Physician, Deceased Person
1919 – 2004
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Who was Dorothy Lavinia Brown?
Dr. Dorothy Lavinia Brown, also known as "Dr. D.", was an African-American surgeon, legislator, and teacher. She was the first female surgeon of African-American ancestry from the Southeastern United States. She was also the first African American to serve in the Tennessee General Assembly having been elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives.
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