Betty Jean Hall Explained

Betty Jean Hall (July 12, 1946 – August 16, 2024) was an American lawyer. She was a founder of the Coal Employment Project, which sued American coal companies to stop them from discriminating against women miners.[1] Hall died on August 16, 2024, at the age of 78.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Nossiter . Adam . 2024-08-29 . Betty Jean Hall, Who Fought for Coal- Mining Jobs for Women, Dies at 78 . 2024-08-30 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  2. News: Langer . Emily . 2024-08-29 . Betty Jean Hall, lawyer who championed female miners, dies at 78 . 2024-08-30 . Washington Post . en-US . 0190-8286.

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