When did euphemia haynes die

(1890-1980)

Who Was Euphemia Lofton Haynes?

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Euphemia Lofton Haynes made her name in D.C.'s academic realm over the course of her career.

After earning degrees in both mathematics and education, in 1943, Haynes became the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics. She then took the educational system by storm, teaching in a wide variety of settings and pushing continually to change the face of education, which, at the time, often found black students falling into a system of de facto segregation.

Haynes was equally passionate about the Catholic Church, which she served until her death in 1980.

Early Years

Euphemia Lofton Haynes was born Martha Euphemia Lofton on September 11, 1890, in Washington, D.C.

Her father was a prominent Black dentist known for backing African American businesses in the D.C. area, and her mother was active in the Catholic Church — a trait that would carry on to Euphemia.