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Jesses Spencer
She was born in New Jersey. Both of her parents died when she was young. She graduated valedictorian from Philadelphia High School for Girls, likely as the first African-American graduate, and went...view moreShe was born in New Jersey. Both of her parents died when she was young. She graduated valedictorian from Philadelphia High School for Girls, likely as the first African-American graduate, and went on to obtain an undergraduate degree from Cornell University in Classical Languages and a master's degree in French from the University of Pennsylvania.view less