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Adelaide L. Sanford

1925–

United States

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Adelaide Luvenia Sanford (born November 27, 1925) is an American activist administrator, public speaker and national advocate for African-centered education for students of African descent. She served on the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York from 1986 to 2007. Sanford is the founder of the Board of Education of People of African Ancestry, and was instrumental in its development and growth.

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