Mollie Huston Lee: A Pioneer in Library Service for the African American Community Mollie Huston Lee (1907-1982) was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to expanding access to knowledge and literacy within the African American community of Raleigh, North Carolina. Born in Raleigh, she became the first Black librarian in the city and a pivotal figure in establishing equitable library services during a period of significant racial segregation. Early Life and Education Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Mollie Huston Lee's early life was shaped by the realities of Jim Crow South. She demo…