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Zephyr Wright (née Zephyr Black; 1915 – April 25, 1988) was an African-American civil rights activist and personal chef for President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson from 1942 until 1969.
Jun 14, 2017 · Read about how Zephyr Wright, one of the 100 Greatest Home Cooks in America, helped influence Lyndon B. Johnson to pass the Civil Rights Act.
Feb 19, 2024 · Zephyr Wright was a Black woman who served as the personal chef and housekeeper of President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife for 30 years. She used her position to challenge racial discrimination and advocate for equal rights, and witnessed the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Feb 16, 2019 · Zephyr Wright watched as President Lyndon Johnson went through the many pens he used to sign the groundbreaking Civil Rights Bill in 1964.
Aug 17, 2023 · Learn about Zephyr Wright, a multifaceted African-American personality who served as a personal chef to Lyndon B. Johnson and influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discover her culinary artistry, her role in the Johnson family, and her legacy in history.
May 14, 2020 · Zephyr Wright was a cook and confidante for the Johnson family for over four decades. She helped shape President Johnson's views on race relations and civil rights legislation, and shared her recipes and stories with The History Chicks podcast.
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In the tapestry of American civil rights history, unsung heroes like Zephyr Wright emerge as pivotal agents of change that transform society. Wright’s journey as an African-American chef...
