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Argie Johnson

1939–

United States

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Argie K. Johnson (born January 28, 1939) is an American educator and biochemist who served as superintendent of Chicago Public Schools and deputy chancellor of New York Public Schools. Johnson is recognized as the fourth African American-and the second African American woman—to lead the Chicago Public Schools, following Ruth B. Love, who was the first African American woman to hold the position.

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