Violet King Henry
Violet King Henry | |
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| Born | Violet Pauline King October 18, 1929 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | March 30, 1982 (aged 52) New York City, U.S |
| Alma mater | University of Alberta |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, activist |
| Known for | First Black Canadian woman lawyer |
Violet Pauline King Henry (October 18, 1929 – March 30, 1982) was a Canadian lawyer and activist. King was the first Black woman lawyer in Canada, the first Black person to graduate law in Alberta, and the first Black person to be admitted to the Alberta Bar. She was also the first woman named to a senior management position with the American national YMCA.