Minneapolis Police Honor Trailblazer Ethel Ray Nance For Her Role In Civil Rights And Law Enforcement During Black History Month

Minneapolis Police Honor Trailblazer Ethel Ray Nance For Her Role In Civil Rights And Law Enforcement During Black History Month

As Black History Month unfolds, the story of Ethel Ray Nance stands out, marking her impact on civil rights and law enforcement in Minneapolis. A recent Facebook post by the Minneapolis Police Department spotlights Nance’s multifaceted career, which includes being the first Black Policewoman in Minnesota back in 1928 and serving as Secretary to W.E.B. DuBois during the establishment of the United Nations in 1945.

Ethel Ray Nance's role within the Minneapolis Police Department’s Policewomen’s Bureau has set a precedent we still discuss today, she broke barriers and despite her subsequent exit due to health concerns her fight for justice continued, she moved on to work closely with DuBois, another giant in the struggle for racial equality. The same Minneapolis Police Department's Facebook post shares historical photographs, including Nan

ce in the 1928 Policewomen’s Bureau photograph, a yearbook photo, an image of Nance at the Phyllis Wheatley House in 1927, and a photo of her in 1945.

Nance's dedication extended to the NAACP and the National Urban League, with her efforts contributing significantly to the civil rights movement and her involvement in the Harlem Renaissance placing her among the influential cultural figures of that era.

SOURCE: hoodline