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Mable Howard was born on 3 February, 1905 in Van Vleck, Texas, is a Painter. Discover Mable Howard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?

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Occupation Ship Painter, Community Activist
Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 3 February, 1905
Birthday 3 February
Birthplace Van Vleck, Texas
Date of death (1994-03-29) Berkeley, California
Died Place Berkeley, California
Nationality United States

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Mable Howard Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Mable Howard's Husband?

Her husband is Rolly Howard (m. 1921)

Family
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Husband Rolly Howard (m. 1921)
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Children 10, including Mildred Howard

Mable Howard Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mable Howard worth at the age of 89 years old? Mable Howard’s income source is mostly from being a successful Painter. She is from United States. We have estimated Mable Howard's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Painter

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2018

In 2018, Mable and her daughter Mildred Howard were the focus of a 26-minute documentary titled Welcome to the Neighborhood, that examined the conditions surrounding an African-American family facing gentrification and a housing crisis that threatens South Berkeley's diversity.

1978

In 1978, at the age of 73, Mable received an honorary degree, a Doctor of Humane Letters, from the Center for Urban Black Studies.

1960

In the 1960s, Mable fought against a proposed above-ground BART rail system that was to divide her community. She helped preserve the undivided quality of life in South Berkeley by spearheading an effort to underground the line that would have divided and degraded the neighborhood.

1947

In 1947, Mable and Rolly moved their family, now with ten kids, to South Berkeley, Berkeley, California, a mixed neighborhood. Mable Howard was called Mama Howard in part because she politically nurtured many prominent civic leaders. Her home became an open meeting place for the socially active and politically inclined in the area. She continued with her social and community activities her entire life and believed she could save the world. Mable is quoted as saying: "If I could put my arms around the whole world I would!"

1921

In 1921, Mable Shrock married Rolly Howard and shortly thereafter moved to Galveston, Texas where he worked as a longshoreman by day, and with her in their antique shop by night, while they raised nine children. Rolly & Mable moved to the Bay Area during World War II to work for Bethlehem Steel at the Alameda Works Shipyard. Mable worked as a ship painter and Rolly continued his work as a longshoreman. She was the first black woman admitted to the Painter's Union. After gaining admittance, Howard assisted in getting other women into the union. Her union work earned her the respect and friendship of labor leader Harry Bridges. Furthermore, through her union activity, Mable maintained a working relationship with the ILWU for over 30 years.

1905

Mable "Mama" Howard (February 3, 1905 - March 29, 1994, Berkeley, California) was a humanitarian, political activist, union activist, and civic leader.

Born Mable Daisy Shrock on February 3, 1905, in Van Vleck, Texas, a small town in Matagorda County, near the Gulf of Mexico. She attended a boarding school in Conroe, Texas where she organized the students to create a student government, which, once established, Howard became the first student body president of. Mable was politically active throughout her life.