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Okla. DOC appoints first black woman as head of maximum-security prison
By Oklahoma Daily
Published: 05/24/2004

She once wanted recognition for her singing talent, but Millicent Newton-Embry has earned a different distinction.
The former Muskogee police officer and mother of two has made history as the first black woman to be a warden at an Oklahoma maximum-security prison.
Newton-Embry was appointed to the position in March but received the key to the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center two weeks ago at a change-of-command ceremony.
Her appointment follows the appointments of other black female wardens, including the 1992 appointment of Rita Maxwell as warden at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center for women and the 1995 appointment as warden of the Howard McLeod Correctional Center for men.
Those are minimum-security facilities.
Ron Ward, Corrections Department director, said Newton-Embry has organizational skills and the ability to manage large, complex issues.
"She has demonstrated through her career that she is one of those individuals who can manage just about any situation they face," Ward said.
Newton-Embry said her experience and understanding of the needs of female inmates are her greatest assets.
"I bring an understanding, in terms of women's issues and how they see the world," she said. "I also know from my experiences about what works for women."


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