In this episode of Black Boss Ladies Platform, we dive into the extraordinary life of Ruth J. Simmons, the first Black president of an Ivy League university. From her humble beginnings in Grapevine, Texas, to leading Brown University, Simmons shattered racial and gender barriers in higher education. Learn how she transformed institutions, championed diversity, and left a lasting legacy in academia.
🚀 Topics Covered: ✅ Overcoming racial and economic barriers ✅ Making history at Smith College & Brown University ✅ Advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion ✅ The impact of Brown’s Slavery and Justice Report ✅ Her leadership at Prairie View A&M University
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