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Joyce Elizabeth Dinkins (née Burrows; December 22, 1930 – October 10, 2020) was an American children's rights activist, literacy advocate, civil servant, and wife of former New York City mayor David Dinkins. She was the first lady of New York City from 1990 to 1993, becoming the city's first African American first lady in history.
Oct 13, 2020 · Joyce B. Dinkins, who as the wife of David N. Dinkins fulfilled her role as first lady of New York City with grace and dignity as she promoted programs that encouraged literacy and education...
Oct 13, 2020 · Joyce Dinkins, the former first lady of New York City, has died at 89. Dinkins died Sunday at home, her family said in a statement. Her husband, David Dinkins, was the city’s first — and, to...
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Oct 13, 2020 · Joyce Dinkins, the wife of former New York City mayor, David Dinkins, has died, officials announced Monday. She was 89. Joyce was the city’s First Lady from 1990 to 1993 while her husband led...
Oct 13, 2020 · Joyce Dinkins, City's First African American First Lady, Dies at 89. By Cheryl Wills New York City. UPDATED 6:13 AM ET Oct. 13, 2020. Joyce Burrows Dinkins was the city's first African...
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Oct 13, 2020 · The former first lady of New York City, Joyce Dinkins, has passed away. Mrs. Dinkins is credited as being a powerhouse and reportedly played a major part in her husband, David Dinkins, becoming...
Oct 13, 2020 · NEW YORK (AP) — Joyce Dinkins, the former first lady of New York City, has died at 89. Dinkins died Sunday at home, her family said in a statement. Her husband, David Dinkins, was the city’s first — and, to date, only — Black mayor.
