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Lynn Culbreath Noel (born January 9, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA). Mrs. Noel is an African-American trailblazer in area of news broadcasting. Besides her many accomplishments and awards, she was the first black female news reporter hired in Denver, Colorado.

Mrs. Noel was hired by KMGH, Channel 7 as a news reporter in 1965. She was promoted to Public Affairs Director and transferred to Channel 7’s affiliate in Bakersfield, California in 1973. She remained with the station until her retirement in 1996. Mrs. Noel has been awarded numerous times for her in-depth documentaries.

Personal

Although born in Philadelphia, the Culbreath family moved to Norristown, Pennsylvania shortly after her birth. Mrs. Noel matriculated from Rittenhouse High School.

Mrs. Noel was graduated from MeHarry Medical School in Nashville, Tennessee and the University of Denver. She married Andrew J. Noel, Jr. (1923-1983) in 1945. Dr. Noel practiced dentistry in Denver, Colorado from 1954 until his retirement in 1975. From this union, two daughters and one son were born.

Mrs. Noel is the sister of summer Olympic bronze medalist winner, Joshua (Josh) Culbreath (1956, 400 meter hurdles). She is the sister-in-law of Gladys Noel Bates and Rachel Bassette Noel.

Mrs. Noel resides in Denver, Colorado.