A founding member of the National Women's Political Caucus.
Chaired the Black Caucus of the Democratic National Committee for 11
years.
In 1970, she was the first black woman to be named vice chair of the
state Democratic Party and the first woman vice president of the
Pennsylvania NAACP.
The license plate on her state limousine read "3" to let everyone know
she was the third most powerful person in Pennsylvania
government.
Starting in 1993, she protested against obscenities in rap music.
Founded the National Political Congress of Black Women (now the
National Congress of Black Women) in 1984.
Unsuccessfully ran for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor (in 1978) and
U.S. Senate (in 1980).
Was the first black female vice chair of the Pennsylvania state
Democratic Party, and was the first female vice president of the
Pennsylvania NAACP (both in 1970).
Was appointed Pennsylvania secretary of the commonwealth in 1971 - was
the first black and the first woman to hold that position.
In 1993, she grabbed headlines when she came out against obscenities in
rap music.She was arrested several times while picketing in front of
music stores that sold the music.