Freddye Scarborough Henderson
Freddye Scarborough Henderson (February 18, 1917– January 19, 2007) was an American business woman and travel agent known for pioneering travel agencies geared towards African-Americans. She created the first accredited black-owned travel agency in America called Henderson Travel Service in Atlanta, Georgia. Henderson was born in Franklinton, Louisiana, on February 18, 1917 She earned a B.S. in home economics from Southern University in 1937 and was the first African American to earn a degree in fashion merchandising from New York University in 1950 and went on to teach fashion and textiles at Spelman College.
Freddye Scarborough Henderson
- Born
- 1917
- Died
- 2007
- Occupation
- businessperson · fashion designer
- Honours
- Candace Award
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Freddye Scarborough Henderson (February 18, 1917– January 19, 2007) was an American business woman and travel agent known for pioneering travel agencies geared towards African-Americans. She created the first accredited black-owned travel agency in America called Henderson Travel Service in Atlanta, Georgia. Henderson was born in Franklinton, Louisiana, on February 18, 1917 She earned a B.S. in home economics from Southern University in 1937 and was the first African American to earn a degree in fashion merchandising from New York University in 1950 and went on to teach fashion and textiles at Spelman College.
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