Julia Carson was a United States Congresswoman and Indiana Representative. She was a member of the House of Representatives for Indiana's 7th Congressional District.
Some Interesting Facts
* Was not only the first Woman to represent the 7th District, but she was also the first African-American.
* She was the second African-American woman to be elected to Congress from Indiana.
* She worked for Rosa Parks to receive a Congressional Gold Medal.
* She was the first person to receive the Frank O'Bannon Award from Indiana Stonewall Democrats.
* Her grandson, André Carson, is now the Congressman for Indiana.
* She worked for the Center Township as a trustee, creating a $6million surplus from the office's $20million debt.
Some Quotes from Julia Carson (and two about her)
- "Julia Carson overcame much and accomplished much, and devoted her life to helping other people do the same," - Senator Evan Byah on Julia Carson
- "Truly, it is all in the name of greed and truly in the name of war,"
- "We have such a wide array of people, of cultures, of interests, of talent, of abilities,"
- "I love Indianapolis."
- "So, I called over to see if Rosa Parks had ever received a Congressional Gold Medal, I knew she didn't remember it. And they assured me that she had not. And I said, 'She may not have, but she's getting ready to get one'."
- "Julia Carson is all about getting things done." - Mayor Bart Peterson
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