1945–1981
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Fay Allen (teacher)
1887–1974
United States
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Fay E. Allen (January 4, 1887 – October 17, 1974) was the first ever African American to serve on the Los Angeles Board of Education. She served two terms between 1939 and 1943. After she left the board, she continued to be politically active until her death.
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