American children's rights activist, literacy advocate, civil servant
Joyce Dinkins
First Lady of New York City
In office January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1993
Mayor
David Dinkins
Preceded by
Mary Beame (1977)
Succeeded by
Donna Hanover
Personal details
Born
Joyce Elizabeth Burrows
(1930-12-22)December 22, 1930 Manhattan, New York City
Died
October 11, 2020(2020-10-11) (aged 89) Manhattan, New York City
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
David Dinkins
(m. 1953)
Relations
Daniel Burrows (father)
Alma mater
Howard University
Joyce Elizabeth Dinkins (née Burrows; December 22, 1930 – October 10, 2020) was an American children's rights activist, literacy advocate, civil servant, and wife of former New York City mayor David Dinkins. She was the first lady of New York City from 1990 to 1993, becoming the city's first African American first lady in history.[1][2][3] Dinkins was a proponent of child welfare, education, and literacy initiatives during her tenure.[4]
^Roberts, Sam (October 13, 2020). "Joyce Dinkins, Wife of Former New York Mayor, Dies at 89". New York Times. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
^Wills, Cheryl (October 13, 2020). "Joyce Dinkins, City's First African American First Lady, Dies at 89". NY1. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
^Chayes, Matthew (October 13, 2020). "Joyce Dinkins, wife of former NYC Mayor David Dinkins, dies at 89". Newsday. Archived from the original on October 29, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
^Boyd, Herb (October 14, 2020). "Beloved First Lady Joyce Dinkins, passes at 89". New York Amsterdam News. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
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