Background
Black, Janet Veronica was born on November 6, 1957 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Daughter of James Leebrent and Jimmie Mae Thomas.
Black, Janet Veronica was born on November 6, 1957 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Daughter of James Leebrent and Jimmie Mae Thomas.
Counselor, Portage County Juvenile Center, Ravenna, Ohio., 1980-1983; child care worker, Marycrest School Girls, Independence, Ohio., 1983-1985; child care worker, Youth Residential Superior vena cava syndrome, Akron, Ohio., 1985-1986; counselor, community liaison, New Horizons Youth Shelter, Medina, Ohio., 1986-1987; volunteer director, Battered Women's Shelter, Akron, 1987-1989; membership development manager, Western Reserve Girl Scout Council, Akron, 1989-1992; training & lesbian rights director, National Organization for Women, Washington, 1992-1994; community educator, Planned Parenthood Stark County, Canton, Ohio., since 1994.
Member National Organization of Women (chair women of color issues Akron Area chapter 1987-1989, chair lesbian issues Ohio chapter 1988-1992, member lesbian rights committee 1990-1992, member affirmative action committee 1990-1992, Woman of Year award Akron chapter 1989).
1 child, Lashara H. Black.