Despite obstacles,Tufts alumna Inez Smith Reid translated her love of debate and passion for justice into a trailblazing careerIn her many roles—college professor, lawyer, or activist,author, and federal judge—Inez Smith Reid, and J59,has championed racial and gender justice. Now 83, she credits her close-knit family for inspiring her efforts and giving her the confidence to succeed despite the obstacles she faced as a Black woman.
Her relatives “urged upon me the concept of noblesse oblige: use your God-given talents to work tough to gain a contribution to society, or ” she said.
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