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Ruby Grant Martin (Ruby Lee Grant) was born on 18 February, 1933 in Gaines Landing, Chicot County, Arkansas, is an American government official. Discover Ruby Grant Martin'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 70 years old?
| Popular As |
Ruby Lee Grant |
| Occupation |
Lawyer, federal civil rights official |
| Age |
70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
18 February 1933 |
| Birthday |
18 February |
| Birthplace |
Gaines Landing, Chicot County, Arkansas |
| Date of death |
8 May, 2003 |
| Died Place |
Richmond, Virginia |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous Lawyer with the age 70 years old group.
Ruby Grant Martin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Ruby Grant Martin height not available right now. We will update Ruby Grant Martin's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Ruby Grant Martin Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ruby Grant Martin worth at the age of 70 years old? Ruby Grant Martin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Lawyer. She is from United States. We have estimated Ruby Grant Martin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Lawyer |
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Timeline
Ruby Lee Grant Martin (February 18, 1933 – May 8, 2003) was an American lawyer and government official.
She was director of the federal Office for Civil Rights, appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson.
She graduated from Glenville High School in 1952 and from Fisk University in 1956, and finished at the top of her class at Howard University School of Law in 1959.
Martin was a civil rights lawyer in Cleveland.
She was appointed director of the Operations Division in the federal Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in 1967, and in 1968 became director of the OCR itself, during the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson.
She won the Federal Woman's Award in 1968 for her work on school desegregation.
Ruby Lee Grant was born in Gaines Landing, Arkansas and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Ben F. Grant.
She won the Federal Woman's Award in 1968, "for her courageous and effective administration of the civil rights compliance program and her exceptional contribution to racial justice in the field of education".
At age 34, she was the youngest recipient of that award to date.
Martin co-founded and directed the Washington Research Project Action Council (now the Children's Defense Fund) in 1969, with Marian Wright Edelman, and the two women testified at a House hearing on the Emergency School Aid Act in 1971, and at a Senate hearing on equal educational opportunities in 1972.
Later in the 1970s, she was general counsel to the House Committee on the District of Columbia.
Martin moved to Richmond, Virginia in 1978, and ran unsuccessfully for the city council in 1986.
In 1990 She joined the cabinet of her law school classmate, Virginia governor Douglas Wilder, as Secretary of Administration.
She served on state trade missions to Africa for Wilder and for North Carolina governor James B. Hunt.
She was chair of the Port of Richmond project, and a member of the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia.
She was secretary of Women Executives in State Government.
Martin served on the national board of Girl Scouts of USA, and supported efforts to create a National Slavery Museum in the United States.
She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Martin died in 2003, aged 70 years, in Richmond.
The Virginia legislature passed a joint resolution of mourning and esteem for her, in February 2004.
