Margaret Bush Wilson became the second African-American woman admitted to the Missouri Bar.
On June 4, 1943, Margaret Bush Wilson was admitted to the Missouri Bar, becoming the second African-American woman to achieve this distinction in Missouri. Her admission followed her graduation from Lincoln University School of Law, highlighting her dedication and leadership in a field overwhelmingly dominated by white males. Wilson's legal career was defined by breaking down racial and gender barriers, paving the path for future generations of African-American women in law.