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African-American Women Trailblazers Will Be Celebrated at Vineland Historical & Antiquarian Society April 29

The lives of two area women and two nationally-known women will be featured in a presentation to be held at the Vineland Historical Society Museum on Tuesday, April 29, from 5 to 7 pm.  The event is open to the public.  The museum is located at 108 South Seventh Street in Vineland.  Admission is free. Pauline Boykin (1914-1993) was the first black woman to be elected to Bridgeton City Council, a position she held for 13 years.  She also served as a community activist, artist and art teacher.  Beatrice