Charline White

Charline White (September 1, 1920 – September 7, 1959) was the first African-American woman to be elected to the Michigan Legislature.

Not to be confused with Charlene White, Sharlene Whyte, or Charliena White.
Charline White
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Wayne County 1st district
In office
January 1, 1951 – December 31, 1955
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Wayne County 11th district
In office
January 1, 1955 – September 7, 1959
Personal details
Born(1920-09-01)September 1, 1920
Atlanta, Georgia
DiedSeptember 7, 1959(1959-09-07) (aged 39)
Detroit, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
LeRoy G. White
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(m. 1947; div. 1953)​
Alma materCass Technical High School
Poro College
Wayne State University
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