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Olympic runner Lillian Greene-Chamberlain on being the first Black woman to represent the U.S. internationally in 400-meter and 800-meter races.
Apr 8, 2024 · Lillian Greene Obituary. Beloved wife of Morris Devezin, Sr., loving mother of Nelson (wife Kieshia) and grandmother of Lily. Dear sister of David R. Jones. Funeral services Saturday, April 13,...
She was the first U.S. national champion in the 440-yard run indoors, [2] the first African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions, [3] a three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder, a Pan American Games champion, and a three-time U.S. All-American national team member.
Jun 15, 2021 · Lillian Greene-Chamberlain was interviewed and photographed for Lift Every Voice, in partnership with Lexus. Lift Every Voice records the wisdom and life experiences of the oldest Black...
Lillian Greene-Chamberlain, Ph.D. First U.S. national champion in the 800m. First African-American woman to represent the U.S. in the 400m and 800m in international competitions. Three-time U.S. national champion and American record holder. Pan American Games champion.
Jul 10, 2021 · CSU alumna Lillian Greene-Chamberlain set national and international records in long sprints and middle-distance running events in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Now 81, she’s highlighted among four dozen older Black Americans in a national storytelling initiative backed by Oprah Winfrey.
Apr 12, 2024 · The Honorable Judge Lillian J. Greene, affectionately known as “Deal,” passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 6, 2024. Judge Greene was born in Youngstown, OH on March 31, 1948, to her loving mother Margaret and father George Jones.
