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| Name | Carter, Lorraine P. |
| Record code | ML4 |
| Birthplace | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Birth date | 1931-07-05 |
| My life | My life is one that has been goal-oriented and purposefully directed through trust acquired during my childhood and prescribed by my mother, father and Christian teachings. My three sisters, my brother and I were taught that we were put on this earth to serve as instruments for God. I have been extremely fortunate in my association with like-minded people who have assisted making my life work a joyful experience. |
| My role models | Mary McLeod Bethune, Edith Finlayson, Lucinda Gordon |
| Greatest inspiration | My greatest inspiration has come from the confident manner in which my parents expressed their belief that I was "special and would rise to the top" in whatever I choose to do. |
| My vision for Milwaukee | I envision a Milwaukee that can be looked to as the city which dropped from the leading racist community to the most tolerant of big cities. I believe my role is to assist in any manner possible to bring about this metamorphosis. My work in economic development and early childhood development with children and parents is a part of my contribution toward accomplishing this vision. |
| Accomplishments | President/CEO - V.E. Carter Development Group, Carter Child Development Center, Carter School of Excellence; Manager, YWCA of Greater Milwaukee - Drop-in child care center; Manager, United Migrant Opportunity Services - Drop-in child care center;Teacher, Milwaukee Public Schools; Special education teacher, Chicago Public Schools; Awards - 2006 Black History Month Award, Milwaukee County Board; 2005 Women of Color Honoree, Black Women's Network |
| Original image | Photograph |
| Library of Congress Subject Headings | Carter, Lorraine P.; Civic leaders -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Women civic leaders -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; African American civic leaders -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; African Americans -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; African American women -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Teachers -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee Businesswomen -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; African American women executives -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; V. E. Carter Development Group; Milwaukee (Wis.) -- Biography; Community leadership -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee |
| Photographer | Nate Edwards
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| Photograph date | 1988 |
| Rights | All rights reserved © Milwaukee Public Library |
| Copyright date | 2008 |
