American Female Former Politian. First Afro--American Woman Elected To Congress (1968). 'Secretary of the House Democratic Caucus' (1977-1981), 'U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district'(1969-1983), 'New York State Assembly'(1965-1968)

Comedian/Singer/Songwriter - Hello Muddah, Hello, Faddah. Writer - I've Got A Secret. Voice Actor - The Cat In The Hat '71 (title role)