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Josephine English was born on 17 December, 1920 in Ontario, Virginia, is a First Black American woman gynecologist. Discover Josephine English's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?

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Occupation Gynecologist
Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 17 December 1920
Birthday 17 December
Birthplace Ontario, Virginia
Date of death 18 December, 2011
Died Place Brooklyn, New York
Nationality Oman

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1920

Josephine English (December 17, 1920 - December 18, 2011) was an American gynecologist who was the first black woman to open a private practice in New York.

She was also known for her work in real estate and health care, in addition to her philanthropy towards the arts.

English was born on December 17, 1920, to Jennie English and Whittie Sr. in Ontario, Virginia.

1939

She moved to Englewood, New Jersey, in 1939.

Her family was one of the first black families in Englewood.

1949

She attended Hunter College for her bachelor's degree until 1949, and earned her Master's in Psychology at New York University.

She initially wanted to become a psychiatrist, but ended up choosing gynecology after discovering her interest at Meharry Medical College where she earned her medical degree in gynecology.

English opened her practice at Harlem Hospital.

1956

Once in Brooklyn, she opened up a women's health clinic in Bushwick in 1956, as well as another in Fort Greene two decades later.

During her career, English helped deliver 6,000 babies, including the children of Malcolm X, Betty Shabazz, and Lynn Nottage.

1986

In 1986, English received her license from the New York State Department of Health to establish her surgical center.

She was the first minority and woman to be awarded this.

English's interest in health care lead her establish the Adelphi Medical Center and child care programs, such as Up the Ladder Day Care and After School Program.

Her passion for theater led her to establish the Paul Robeson Theater from a dilapidated church.

She helped actors create performances to educate the populace on health and nutrition.

1995

Her practice was jeopardized in 1995 due to financial issues with the Adelphi Medical Center.

Many of her establishments have risked foreclosure, and lacked repair funds.

1996

In 1996, the Josephine English Foundation was created to fund English's pursuits.

2011

English died on December 18, 2011, at 91 years old at the Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Brooklyn, in Brooklyn, where she was recovering from surgery.

English won the African Community Contribution Award as well as the Lucille Mason Rose Community Activist Award.