Historical FigureAmerican
Delberta Johnson
Mid-20th century African American businesswoman and entrepreneur
Biography
An early African American businesswoman and entrepreneur who built a successful career in the mid-20th century despite systemic racial barriers.
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Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
American
Thinking about the name
Delberta
Germanic origin
“The feminine form of Delbert, Delberta combines the same Germanic roots—'del' (noble) and 'bert' (bright)—with a distinctly 20th-century American feminine ending. The name has a sturdy yet graceful quality, representing women who were strong and independent in spirit.”