Florence M. Rice

Florence M. Rice
Born(1919-03-22)March 22, 1919
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 19, 2020(2020-03-19) (aged 100)
New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Consumer rights and Labor activist

Florence M. Rice (March 22, 1919 – March 19, 2020) was an American Harlem-based consumer activist and educator,[1] particularly known for her work in advocating for the rights of minority consumers and her efforts in addressing issues related to economic justice. She was the founder of the Harlem Consumer Education Council, was nicknamed the "Ralph Nader of Harlem",[2] and the "mother of the Harlem Consumer Movement".[3]

  1. ^ "Florence M. Rice". The HistoryMakers. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
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  3. ^ Noel, Peter (October 27, 1998). "The Sins of Reverend Calvin Butts". Village Voice. Retrieved October 30, 2015.