Interview with Kathryn F. (Kitty) Woodard, March 26, 1984

Interview Summary

Kathryn ("Kitty") Fambro Woodard (1911-2003), born in Fort Valley, Georgia, moved to Philadelphia with her family when she was eight years old. Coming from middle-class parents who were both committee persons in Philadelphia ward politics, Kitty herself also became involved politically. She married Forrest White Woodard, the publisher of the "Philadelphia Independent," which was one of the prominent Black newspapers of its time. Kitty took over as publisher when her husband died until she sold it in 1966. Kitty worked hard through politics to keep peace for Philadelphians while also focusing on raising her family at home.

Interview Keyword

African American business enterprises African Americans--Southern States. African Americans--Education.

Interview LC Subject

Migration, Internal. African Americans--Segregation African Americans--Employment. Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social conditions. Integration African American neighborhoods African Americans--Social conditions. United States--Race relations. African Americans--Politics and government. African American newspapers.

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