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MaryAnn Black

1943 – 2020

American politician

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About MaryAnn Black

Lived 1943 – 2020 (aged 76). MaryAnn Black was an American politician and social worker.

MaryAnn Eaddy Black (October 3, 1943 – March 25, 2020) was an American clinical social worker and politician.

Black was born in Manhattan in New York City, New York. She moved with her family to Florence, South Carolina, and graduated from Wilson High School. She received her bachelor's degree in English from Benedict College and master's degree in social work from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Black lived in Durham, North Carolina, and was a clinical social worker. Black served on the Durham County Board of Commissioners from 1990 to 2002 and was chair of the county board (1996-2002).

In 2017, Black was appointed as a Democrat to the North Carolina House of Representatives by governor Roy Cooper and served until her death in 2020 at age 76. She was not seeking re-election to the North Carolina General Assembly. Black was undergoing treatment for cancer when she died her home in Durham, North Carolina, on March 25, 2020.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Benedict College, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Positions held
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
Also known as
MaryAnn Eaddy Black

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Frequently asked questions

Who was MaryAnn Black?

American politician

When was MaryAnn Black born?

MaryAnn Black was born on 3 October 1943 in Manhattan.

When did MaryAnn Black die?

MaryAnn Black died on 25 March 2020 in Durham.

What was MaryAnn Black's occupation?

MaryAnn Black was a politician and social worker.

What nationality was MaryAnn Black?

MaryAnn Black was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: MaryAnn Black

· Wikidata: Q88779639

· DBpedia: MaryAnn Black

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