Velvalea Hortense Rodgers 'Vel' Phillips was an attorney who served as a local official and judge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as Secretary of State of Wisconsin. She is recognized as the first woman and African-American in her position. Phillips was born on Milwaukee's South Side to Russell and Thelma (Payne) Rodgers, she won a national […]
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