Florence M. Rice
Florence M. Rice | |
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| Born | March 22, 1919 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 2020 (aged 100) New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Consumer rights and Labor activist |
Florence M. Rice (March 22, 1919 – March 19, 2020) was an American Harlem-based consumer activist and educator, particularly known for her work in advocating for the rights of minority consumers and her efforts in addressing issues related to economic justice. She was the founder of the Harlem Consumer Education Council, was nicknamed the "Ralph Nader of Harlem", and the "mother of the Harlem Consumer Movement".