DR. REBECCA LEE CRUMPLER

First Black female doctor in the US Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. A true pioneer, she battled deep-seated prejudice against women and African Americans in medicine. After earning her degree in Boston, she spent time in Richmond, Virginia after the Civil War, caring for formerly enslaved people. In 1883, Dr. Crumpler published her "A Book of Medical Discourses" . It chronicles her experiences as a doctor and provides guidance on maternal and child health. The Life of Rebecca Lee Crumpler Sources:[pbs.org]