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Ella King Russell Torrey is an American activist and philanthropist. She is best known for her work in the civil rights movement, particularly in the areas of education and housing. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a degree in sociology. In the 1950s, she became involved in the civil rights movement, working with the NAACP and the Congress of Racial Equality. She was a leader in the fight for desegregation in Philadelphia, and was instrumental in the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. In addition to her civil rights work, Torrey has been involved in numerous philanthropic endeavors. She has served on the boards of numerous organizations, including the Philadelphia Foundation, the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. She is also a founding member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Links, Inc., a service organization for African-American women. Torrey has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Philadelphia Award, the highest honor given by the city of Philadelphia. She was also inducted into the Philadelphia Business Hall of Fame in 2018. At the age of 95, Torrey continues to be an active member of the Philadelphia community. She is a frequent speaker at events and conferences, and is a mentor to many young people. She is also a passionate advocate for education and civil rights.

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Occupation Public Information Officer, UN Editor, Chicago Tribune Executive Director, International Visitors Council of Philadelphia Activist
Age 94 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 7 August, 1925
Birthday 7 August
Birthplace Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of death April 14, 2020
Died Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality United States

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2020

Torrey died of complications from COVID-19 in Philadelphia on April 14, 2020, at age 94, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia.

2015

She received the United Nations Human Rights Hero Award from the United States Mission to the United Nations in 2015.

1977

Torrey was executive director of the International Visitors Council of Philadelphia from 1977 to 1987. She retired at 62, but continued to volunteer locally.

1954

Russell married Carl G. Torrey in 1954. The couple lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts during Carl's time at Harvard Business School. They moved to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where Ella became director of the local World Affairs Council. They relocated again to Evansville, Indiana when Carl accepted a job with Mead Pharmaceuticals. Carl helped to develop Enfamil baby formula during his time with Mead. The Torreys and their four children moved to the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia in 1970.

1949

Russell became fashion editor for the Chicago Tribune’s Paris bureau and then editor at the Paris bureau of Egyptian newspaper Al-Misri. She returned to the United States in 1949 and began her position as information officer at the United Nations where she wrote reports on meetings of the Security Council, General Assembly, and U.N. committees. While at the United Nations, Russell served as public information officer for Eleanor Roosevelt. She managed Roosevelt's correspondence, wrote speeches, and often served as her stand-in at meetings of the United Nations Human Rights Commission. Russell continued at the United Nations after Roosevelt's departure.

1947

Russell received a bachelor's degree in English from Bennington College in 1947. She continued her studies at the University of Pennsylvania, but moved to Paris six weeks before receiving her master's degree.

1925

Ella King Russell Torrey (August 7, 1925 – April 14, 2020) was public information officer for Eleanor Roosevelt, a recipient of the United Nations Human Rights Hero Award, and a human rights activist.

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