She would remain the only woman and only black member of that body for many years to come. Phillips frequently participated in nonviolent civil rights protests against discrimination in housing, education, and employment during the 1960s. Phillips first proposed an ordinance in 1962 to outlaw housing discrimination.
She would remain the sole female and only African American member of that body for many years to come. Phillips frequently participated in nonviolent civil rights protests against segregation in housing, education, and employment during the 1960s. Phillips first proposed an ordinance in 1962 to outlaw discriminatory practices in housing.