Author: Newark Women
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Theresa David
1923-2004 Theresa S. David was the first Black teacher to be hired permanently at a High School. Previously, Black teachers were only hired on temporary status or as subs. She shows up on…
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Eva A Jennings
1863-1935 Early Black graduate of Newark High School. Went to Commerce Street School. First Black graduate since Malvina Sears and Elida Lowery, making her the 3rd Black graduate. Shown on the Newark census…
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Malvina Sears & Elida Lowery
First Black graduates of Newark High in 1877 Many people have heard of the first Black student to enter Newark High School, Clara Mulford. Clara entered in 1872, but did not graduate. Entering…
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Jessie Parsons Condit
1885-1983 Executive director of the Children’s Aid Society on Springfield Ave in Newark, where she worked for 35 years. The Children’s Aid Society served “as a protective agency for children”, provided “guidance and…
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Helen A Miller
1898-1982 We don’t know too much about Helen A. Miller. She was the sister of Mildred Miller Free and her father James Miller was the “first of his race” to work for the…