Frances Rains
African American community worker, educator, businesswoman, and nurse (1911-2006)
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
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Frances Mary McHie Rains (1911–2006) was an American nurse. She was the first Black woman admitted to the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. She was admitted to the School of Nursing after the Minnesota State Legislature learned of her initial rejection from the school based on race. She graduated in 1932.
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