Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: On February 24, 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first African-American woman to receive a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in the United States, graduating from the New England Female Medical College in Boston.

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler challenged the prejudice that prevented African Americans and women from pursuing medical careers. Despite her achievements, very little is known about Dr. Crumpler and her life story is still being written. Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was born...