Brendan Boyle tweeted the following:
"Dr. Ethel D. Allen was a true trailblazer. In 1971, she was the first black woman elected to Philadelphia City Council. She was the only African-American --and only woman --in the Obstetrics-Gynecology Society after graduating from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic twitter.com/i/web/status/1"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Brendan Boyle:
"My offices will be closed today--Monday, February 20th-- in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. All offices will reopen tomorrow with normal operating hours on Tuesday, Feb. 21st." on Feb. 20Read on Twitter
"Sending my deepest condolences to the family of Temple Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald who was killed in the line of duty protecting Temple's students and campus this weekend. Officer Fitzgerald's ultimate sacrifice serves as a grim reminder of the dangers law enforcement twitter.com/i/web/status/1" on Feb. 20Read on Twitter
"The first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal, Alice Coachman, was born in Albany, Georgia, but lived and trained in Philadelphia. Her legacy continues to inspire athletes and activists alike.#AliceCoachman #Olympics #BlackHistoryMonth" on Feb. 19Read on Twitter
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