Arthenia joyner biography books

Arthenia Joyner, namesake of a new branch library in the University Area, recalls her mother reading to her before she could read for herself.

Joyner, who is returning to private practice after 16 years in the legislature, was the first African American female lawyer in Hillsborough County.

Joyner Biography.

Arthenia Joyner, pictured here at her namesake library, was the first Black female attorney in Hillsborough and Polk counties.

Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library is a branch location of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library in Hillsborough County, Florida.

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Arthenia Joyner

American politician

Arthenia Joyner

In office November 18, 2014 – November 21, 2016
Preceded by	Chris Smith
Succeeded by	Oscar Braynon
In office November 7, 2006 – November 8, 2016
Preceded by	Les Miller
Succeeded by	Darryl Rouson
Constituency	18th district (2006-2012) 19th district (2012–2016)
In office November 7, 2000 – November 7, 2006
Preceded by	Les Miller
Succeeded by	Betty Reed
Born	(1943-02-03) February 3, 1943 (age 81) Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Florida A&M University(BS) Florida A&M University College of Law(JD)
Profession	Teacher and attorney

Arthenia Joyner (born February 3, 1943) is an American politician, attorney, and civil rights activist from Florida.

She served as a member of the Florida Senate for ten years, representing parts of the Tampa Bay Area from 2006 to 2016. She was the Senate mino