Georgia Louise Harris Brown

Georgia Louise Harris Brown (June 12, 1918 – September 21, 1999), is considered to be the second African American woman to become a licensed architect in the United States.

[1] Brown showed an artistic and mechanical aptitude at an early age: she worked on cars and farm equipment with her older brother and was interested in painting.

[4] One of her reasons for leaving the United States was because "opportunities for advancement were limited by her race" and that in Brazil, there would be fewer racial boundaries to her success.

[4] Other highlights included the 376,740 square foot Kodak Brasileire Comerico film factory in São Jose dos Campos.

[1] In 1995, Brown moved to Washington, D.C., where she retired and spent her remaining years as a volunteer youth mentor at St. Luke's Episcopal Church.