PENN LAW — The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is proud to honor the trailblazing legacy of Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Ed’1918, G’1921, L’1927, Hon’1974, the first Black woman to graduate from the Law School, with the introduction of the inaugural class of Sadie Scholars. In addition to being the first Black woman to earn a JD from the Law School, Alexander was also the first Black woman in America to earn a PhD in Philosophy, also from Penn. From a broad pool of impressive applicants, the scholarship committee selected Kanyinsola Ajayi L’24, Rheem Brooks L’24, and Angel Reed L’24 for their embodiment of Alexander’s resilient and pioneering spirit. This full-tuition scholarship in honor of Alexander was initially suggested by members of the Law School’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA). Next year, the Law School plans to expand the program, selecting a total of five new Sadie Scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year.