On September 11th, 1890; one of the world's most influential and groundbreaking women in the black community was born; her name was: Euphemia Lofton Haynes. In her early years; Haynes, attended Smith College, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics. In the year 1930; Euphemia, earned her Master's Degree in education from The University of Chicago. In the same year; Haynes, founded the math department at Miner Teacher's College; (later renamed the University of the District of Colombia), which focused on training African American teachers. In addition to this big accomplishment; Euphemia, also became a professor at the college and remained head of the math department for nearly 30 years. During this time as a professor; Haynes, continued her studies in mathematics and earned a Ph.D. in the subject in 1943, making her the first black woman to receive such an achievement from the Catholic University of America.
For additional information with a more detailed account of her life and legacy, check the links below:
http://www.biography.com/people/euphemia-lofton-haynes-21465777
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphemia_Haynes
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