Collins, Barbara-Rose (1939–)
Collins, Barbara-Rose (1939–)
African-American politician. Born April 13, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan; dau. of Lamar and Versa Richardson; majored in anthropology at Wayne State University; married and divorced; children: Cynthia and Christopher.
Served on Region 1 Public School Board, Detroit Public Schools (1971–73), and on Detroit City Council (1982–90); as a Democrat, represented the 13th Congressional District of Michigan in the US House of Representatives (1991–92) and the 15th Congressional District (1992–96); was appointed majority whip-at-large and served as chair of the Postal Operations and Civil Service Subcommittee.
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