Jo Ann Boyce
Civil Rights Leader

Jo Ann Boyce Net Worth

Jo Ann Boyce was born on September 14, 1941 in Tennessee and is the grandmother of Disney star Cameron Boyce. In 1956, she was one of the 12 black teenagers known as The Clinton 12, who were the first to attend an integrated public high school in the South after the U.S. Supreme Court's 1954 ruling in Brown v. Board of Education.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 14, 1941
Birth Place Tennessee
Age 82 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $3 Million (2024)

Jo Ann Boyce, a prominent civil rights leader in Tennessee, has achieved remarkable success throughout her career. As of 2024, her net worth is estimated to be an impressive $3 million. Boyce's tireless efforts in advocating for equality and justice have garnered immense recognition and support. She played a crucial role in the historic Clinton 12 movement, which desegregated public schools in Clinton, Tennessee, in 1956. Boyce's impact on society and her significant contributions to the civil rights movement have undoubtedly brought her both financial success and immense respect from her community.

About

Grandmother of Disney star Cameron Boyce who was one of 12 black teenagers in 1956 that would become known as The Clinton 12. She and 11 others were the first to attend an integrated public high school in the South after the U.S. Supreme Court's 1954 ruling in Brown v. Board of Education.

Before Fame

She was 14 years old when she did the courageous move of attending Clinton High School in Clinton, Tennessee. She later worked as a pediatric nurse and was a professional singer.

Trivia

Cameron told the story of his 'nana' in a piece for Disney Channel's Be Inspired short-film series, which was produced in commemoration of Black History Month. 

Family Life

Her father was once arrested for standing up to the KKK.

Associated With

Her granddaughter is Maya Boyce.

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