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Sara Lou Harris Carter

1923–2016

United States

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Sara Lou Harris Carter (July 4, 1923 – December 16, 2016) was a pioneering African-American model who also became known as an entertainer, educator and humanitarian. She married lawyer and politician John Carter of Guyana and was known as Lady Sara Lou Carter after he was knighted in 1966. Carter traveled extensively with her husband, living in capitals such as Washington, DC; London, and Beijing, while also serving at related cities in Europe and the Far East, while he served as ambassador and high commissioner for Guyana in a variety of postings.

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