Joyce Dinkins

Joyce Dinkins
First Lady of New York City
In office
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1993
MayorDavid Dinkins
Preceded byMary Beame (1977)
Succeeded byDonna Hanover
Personal details
Born
Joyce Elizabeth Burrows

(1930-12-22)December 22, 1930
New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 11, 2020(2020-10-11) (aged 89)
New York City, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
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(m. 1953)​
RelationsDaniel Burrows (father)
Alma materHoward University

Joyce Elizabeth Dinkins (née Burrows; December 22, 1930 – October 10, 2020) was an American children's rights activist, literacy advocate, civil servant, and wife of former New York City mayor David Dinkins. She was the first lady of New York City from 1990 to 1993, becoming the city's first African American first lady in history.[1][2][3] Dinkins was a proponent of child welfare, education, and literacy initiatives during her tenure.[4]

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