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Debbie Montgomery is a true trailblazer. 

She grew up in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul. In 1963, when she was just 17 years old, she became the youngest person to serve on the national board of the NAACP, a national organization that works towards equity, political rights and social inclusion of Black people and people of color. 

In the mid-1970s, Debbie became the first woman police officer in St. Paul. Later, she was the first Black woman elected to the St. Paul City Council. 

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Debbie Montgomery about her amazing life and career and what she wants people today to learn from her story. 

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In the mid-1970s, Debbie Montgomery became the first woman police officer in St. Paul. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Debbie Montgomery about her life and career and what she wants people today to learn from her story.

MPR News with Angela Davis - Debbie Montgomery is a true trailblazer. In the mid-1970s, Debbie became the first woman police officer in St. Paul. Later, she was the first Black woman elected to the St. Paul City Council. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Debbie Montgomery about her amazing life and career, and what she wants people today to learn from her story. 

And we want to hear from you, too. Have you been the “first” in a workplace or organization? Or have you been a trailblazer in some other way? What about Debbie Montgomery’s story inspires you? You can call us at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828 during the 9 a.m. hour. on Thursday.

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Debbie Montgomery is a community leader in St. Paul. She was the first woman police officer in St. Paul, and the first Black woman elected to the St. Paul City Council. 

First woman police officer in St. Paul shares her legacy

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