Former Congresswoman Yvonne Braithwaite Burke was born. She was the first Black woman to represent California in the United States Congress. After leaving office, she was appointed the Board of Regents of the University of California. She was later appointed the first Black, and first woman, Supervisor of Los Angeles County. She holds this post to this day, serving as the Chair of the board, and has recently announced she will not seek re-election when her term expires in 2008.
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