Georgia Ann Robinson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Georgia Ann Robinson

American police officer

Date of Birth: 12-May-1879

Place of Birth: Opelousas, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 21-Sep-1961

Profession: suffragette, police officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Georgia Ann Robinson (née Hill; May 12, 1879 – September 21, 1961) was an American police officer and community worker who was the first African American woman to be appointed a police officer at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
She joined the force as a volunteer in 1916, having previously been active in community affairs, including her local NAACP branch; she was appointed an officer in 1919.
She worked on juvenile and homicide cases, including referring women and girls to social agencies.
Robinson founded the Sojourner Truth Home, a shelter for women and girls.
Her police career ended when she permanently lost her sight after being injured by a prisoner.
Robinson continued community activism, including the campaign to desegregate schools and beaches.
She was married to Morgan Robinson, and had a daughter, Marian.
She died in Los Angeles at the age of 82.