Alice Dunnigan (April 27, 1906 –May 6, 1983), was the first Black American female correspondent to receive White House credentials. She had several other firsts to her credit.

She was also the first Black female member of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives press galleries. She covered Harry Truman’s 1948 presidential campaign, another first for an African American female journalist.

A true trailblazer, Alice Dunnigan was known for her tough, forthright questions. Her gutsy approach led her from journalism into a position that spanned the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. Read More→