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House honors Gertrude Rush during Black History Month remarks
2334974 · February 18, 2025
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A representative delivered a Black History Month presentation honoring Gertrude Rush, the first Black woman admitted to the Iowa bar, noting her 1918 admission, co-founding of the National Bar Association in 1925 and her work advancing access to justice.
The House of Representatives on the floor recognized Gertrude Rush on a Black History Month presentation, with a member noting Rush was the first Black woman admitted to the Iowa bar and a co‑founder of the National Bar Association.
The presiding officer recognized the representative from Clayton for the remarks. The…
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