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Florence M. Rice
1919–2020
United States
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Florence M. Rice (March 22, 1919 – March 19, 2020) was an American Harlem-based consumer activist and educator, particularly known for her work in advocating for the rights of minority consumers and her efforts in addressing issues related to economic justice. She was the founder of the Harlem Consumer Education Council, was nicknamed the "Ralph Nader of Harlem", and the "mother of the Harlem Consumer Movement".
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