c. 1953-2000

First woman and first African American woman police captain. Weequahic graduate. Sharpe James called her a “trailblazer, role model and…hero”. Sister of Gigi Foushee. Previously first female sergeant in Police Department and, in 1993, first female lieutenant.

Weequahic 1970 Yearbook

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