2018 Black History Month Virtual Exhibit
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- Born 1956 in Georgetown, Kentucky (Scott County).
- Undefeated in 800 meter run and holds Scott County High School record at 2:23.5 (1971).
- First African American woman basketball player at the University of Kentucky (1975).
- Invited to tryout for U.S. Olympics Women's Basketball Team (1976).
- Basketball player, track and long-distance runner at Eastern Kentucky University.
- U.S. Army veteran.
- Retired from the City of Georgetown, KY.
- Daughter of Letitia Dalton White and Thomas White Jr.
For more information about Lillian Nareen White's life, accomplishments, and impact, visit “White, Lillian Nareen,” Notable Kentucky African Americans Database.
Curation Date
2-1-2018
Photo Source
Presented by Bluegrass Black Pride, Inc.
