Black Excellence: Njoki McElroy
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/266520730/njoki-mcelroy
Born Hilda Nadine Hampton, she was the daughter of J.D. Hampton and Mrs. Marion (Washington) Hampton.
“A Special Gift: Dallas Playwright Njoki McElroy Remembered For Her Commitment To Racial Awareness —
Marian McElroy says her mother had a special gift. “Her ability to tell stories and to verbalize,” she says. Over 50 years, Njoki McElroy, who died last year in October, wrote 15 plays, two books and a plethora of short stories. She directed and produced performances throughout the United States, Africa, Canada, and the Caribbean.