Zelma Watson George was born in Hearne, Texas, to Samuel E. J. Watson and Lena Thomas Watson.
Zelma Watson, later known as Zelma Watson George, was born on December 8, 1903, in Hearne, Texas. Her parents, Samuel E. J. Watson and Lena Thomas Watson, nurtured her intellectual and artistic talents from a young age, laying the foundation for her future achievements in music and diplomacy. This environment encouraged her to break barriers, including becoming the first Black person to earn a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan College.
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