Jessie Frisby was the first African American woman to open a business on the 1500 block of South Street when she opened this shop in 1969. She led an illustrious life. See her obituary in the Philadelphia Inquirer, 8/18/22 at p. B7, and online at https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/jessie-frisby-obituary-south-street-fashion-community-20220817.html.
Publication date | Aug 29, 2022 |
Jessie Frisby was the first African American woman to open a business on the 1500 block of South Street when she opened this shop in 1969. She led an illustrious life. See her obituary in the Philadelphia Inquirer, 8/18/22 at p. B7, and online at https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/jessie-frisby-obituary-south-street-fashion-community-20220817.html.