According to UAMS, the school's board of trustees voted to increase the class size by one that year so no one could claim Jones had taken a spot from a white applicant.
Jones established medical practices in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Houston and completed her residency at Baylor, where she also later taught. In 1985, Jones was elected the first female president of the National Medical Association, a medical organization representing African American doctors and their patients. She was also a founding member of the Association of Black Cardiologists.
In the 1990s, Jones sponsored and co-founded a clinic in Haiti. When her mother would travel to the island, Romain remembered, she'd bring pharmaceutical samples and other important drugs in large suitcases, sneaking them into the country past customs.
NBCBLK RIP Edith
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NBCBLK Very sad. These are who we should look up to and admire-not that rabble crap in Congress.
NBCBLK I had the privilege of working with Dr. Jones. She was smart, compassionate, and highly respected. Dr. Jones will always be remembered in our community. Well done, resting in peace now.
anblanx NBCBLK Oh no. Rest In Peace.
NBCBLK So sorry for you loss. Your mother was an amazing woman and great role model
NBCBLK Wow, I did not know this. What a mover and shaker.
NBCBLK RIP Dr. Jones, may God comfort the family in this difficult time. We are saddened by the passing but proud of the accomplishments.
NBCBLK Death is racist.
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NBCBLK She should be an example to every UU citizen... new 5 dollar bill perhaps? Raised in a time with unarguably more racism towards black folk, and still succeeded beyond 99% of Americans EVER.
NBCBLK She worked her ass off and refused to be a Victim!
NBCBLK Thank you nbc for this fabulous story
NBCBLK RIP.
NBCBLK Meanwhile UC Berkeley is self segregating.
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NBCBLK A woman-a black woman becoming a Physician 65-70 years ago . A phenomenal achievement. What a woman !!
NBCBLK Rip.
NBCBLK R.I.P. Doctor Jones
NBCBLK May you rest in the arms of Jesus!
NBCBLK rip
NBCBLK Another angel has received their wings...
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