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Trailblazer E. Lilyan Spencer Honored with Street Naming

1/15/2025

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E. Lilyan Spencer, a trailblazing African American tennis player from Tallahassee, dominated the courts in the 1930s, clinching numerous state and national titles. Beyond her athletic prowess, she emerged as a vital educator and community leader. On January 16, her legacy will be celebrated with a grave marker and a street named in her honor.

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Story summary

E. Lilyan Spencer, a trailblazing African American tennis player from Tallahassee, dominated the courts in the 1930s, clinching numerous state and national titles. Beyond her athletic prowess, she emerged as a vital educator and community leader. On January 16, her legacy will be celebrated with a grave marker and a street named in her honor.