Lucille Whipper

Lucille Simmons Whipper (June 6, 1928[1] – August 27, 2021) was an American politician who served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1985 to 1995. She was the first Black woman to represent a Charleston County seat in the legislature.[2] She was also the first women of color ever to be elected to the S.C. General Assembly.[3] Born in Charleston, she was educated at Talladega College, where she received a bachelor's degree in economics and sociology, and at the University of Chicago, where she received a master's degree in political science.[1]

In 1972, Whipper became College of Charleston's first African American administrator when she started her role as Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Human Relations.[1][4] She developed the college's first affirmative action plan.

Her son, Seth Whipper, was also a representative.[2]

References
  1. "The Honorable Lucille Whipper". The History Makers. February 1, 2007. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  2. Kropf, Schuyler; Garrison, Steve. "Former state lawmaker and educator Lucille Whipper has passed". Post and Courier.
  3. "Gov. Haley to be honored". The State. March 8, 2011. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  4. Amanda Kerr (September 1, 2021). "Former CofC Administrator Lucille Whipper Remembered as a Trailblazer". The College Today. Retrieved October 4, 2021.


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