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This resolution honors the life and legacy of Juno Frankie Pierce, a prominent African American activist and community leader from Nashville, Tennessee. Born in 1864 to an enslaved mother, Pierce became a significant advocate for Black women's rights and education, serving as president of the Negro Women's Reconstruction League and founder of the Nashville Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. At a 1920 suffragette convention, she passionately advocated for state vocational schools and child welfare departments, successfully persuading the Tennessee General Assembly to create a vocational school for African-American girls in 1921. Pierce was instrumental in establishing the Tennessee Vocational School for Colored Girls and dedicated her life to community service and empowerment. The resolution highlights her lasting impact, noting that Tennessee State University now hosts the Frankie J. Pierce Federated Chapter of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, which continues her legacy of civic participation and community engagement. By commemorating Pierce's remarkable achievements, the resolution celebrates her contributions to education, social justice, and the advancement of African American women in Tennessee.

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