Draft:Alpha Blackburn
Alpha Blackburn is an American former tv host, award-winning fashion designer, and philanthropist.[1][2] She also served as the President and CEO of Blackburn Architects.[1][3]
Early Life and Education[edit]
Blackburn was born in Lynchburg, Virginia.[4] She attended Howard University in Washington D. C. where she graduated cum laude with a B.A in Design and an M.F.A. in Painting and Art History.[1][4] She met her late husband, Dr. Walter Scott Blackburn at Howard University and later married him at the end of her sophomore year.[4] She has resided in Indianapolis since circa 1964 and continues to be a pillar the community.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Moore, Diane (2022-07-23). "Alpha Blackburn Has Had a Lifelong Focus on Community". Indy Maven. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Faces of IUPUI: Alpha Blackburn". 50th Anniversary. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ ICRC (2021-03-16). "Alpha Blackburn honored for 25 years of service with State Civil Rights Commission". ICRC. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ a b c Kurek, Mary (2019-08-08). "Philanthropist, Fashion, and Interior Designer Alpha Blackburn (US)". Frontrunners Development. Retrieved 2024-06-28.