At @Penn, she earned her Bachelors & Masters degrees in Education in 3 years. She made history when she earned her PhD in Economics, becoming the FIRST Black recipient of the degree.

She desired to use economics to expand civil rights for African-Americans and minorities.

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But when Alexander received her PhD, economists blackballed her... because racism and sexism.

She couldn& #39;t find a job ANYWHERE y& #39;all which eventually led her to go back to school for law.

In 1927, she became @Penn first Black woman law school graduate. #SlightWork

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Dr. Alexander& #39;s legacy in economics lives on through the work of @Nina_EBanks, who has unearthed the economics of Dr. Alexander via her speeches, and @SadieCollective, which honors her by fostering community for BW in economics and related fields.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qf7JTYdYtc

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On a personal note, it is my deepest desire to be half of the woman, mother, economist, activist, and leader that Dr. Alexander was. I end with her words:

"I knew well that the only way I could get that door open was to knock it down; because I knocked all of them down."

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This thread is popping off so let me include some required listening for #JUNETEENTH2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> #JuneteenthDay: @theindicator featured ya girl and @Nina_EBanks in an episode dedicated to Dr. Alexander.

It is one of their most popular episodes to date.

https://twitter.com/theindicator/status/1099665553604706304?s=20

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If you are also interested in learning more about Dr. Alexander& #39;s upbringing and life within the economics context, @SadieCollective has compiled resources, @Nina_EBanks @drjlastword research, and her daughter& #39;s speech that speaks to her life!

https://www.sadiecollective.org/dr-sadie-t-m-alexander

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I am really excited to know that SOOO many of y& #39;all are interested in Dr. Alexander& #39;s story especially within economics.

Just know that something may be in the works.

Watch this space.

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