1906-2001
Mary Beasley Burch founded the Leaguers non-profit focused on the development of African American youth & was the first African American woman to serve on the Newark Board of Ed. & NJ State Parole Board & was on the board of ECC.
Bibliography
Star Ledger including “Mary Burch, 95, Newark visionary”, Star Ledger Aug 16, 2001
Newark Women 