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Betty Jean Hall

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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]

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