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Avel Gordly, Oregon’s first Black female state senator, died at 79, leaving a legacy as a civil rights and education advocate.
Avel Gordly, Oregon’s first Black female state senator, has died at 79.
She made history in 1993 as the first Black woman elected to the Oregon State Senate, serving until 2003.
A lifelong advocate for civil rights, education, and social justice, she promoted equity in government and advanced progressive policies.
After her legislative career, she taught at Portland State University and authored *Remembering the Power of Words*.
She played a key role in preserving Oregon’s civil rights history by helping display a historic photo of a 1953 civil rights law signing.
Gordly’s legacy endures as a trailblazer for Black women in politics and a champion of civic engagement.
Avel Gordly, la primera senadora negra del estado de Oregon, murió a los 79 años, dejando un legado como defensora de los derechos civiles y de la educación.