
American educator and civil rights leader (1934-2021)
Miriam DeCosta-Willis (* 1. November 1934 in Florence; † 7. January 2021 in Memphis) was an american educator and civil rights leader. She was 86 years old. Her education included Wellesley College, Johns Hopkins University and Westover School. She worked at University of Memphis, Howard University, George Mason University and University of Maryland, Baltimore County.