Maria Lopes

Maria J. Lopes is an American community activist and former politician who was the first African-American woman elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives, serving from 1989 to 2001. A Cape Verdean American, she represented East Providence as a Democrat.

Maria Lopes
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 83rd District
In office
1983–2001
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationPolitician, activist
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