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He was the first Black chief justice of the N.C. Supreme Court. The YWCA bears her name. Read the story of this Greensboro power couple.

Shirley and Henry Frye

Henry and Shirley Frye, seen here at the Magnolia House in Greensboro, celebrated 65 years of marriage on Aug. 25, 2021. They pair first met at A&T. She first noticed him at an event at the Magnolia House.

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Shirley Frye adjusts the jacket of her husband, Henry Frye, at the Magnolia House in Greensboro on Thursday. This year, the power couple celebrates their 65th wedding anniversary. She first noticed him at an event at the Magnolia House when both were students at N.C. A&T.

KENNETH FERRIERA, NEWS & RECORD

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Henry Frye has accomplished a lot of firsts with Shirley Frye at his side, including as the first black assistant U.S. attorney in the state. …

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Shirley Frye gave back to the community

Shirley Frye, being honored here as the 2017 "Woman of the Year," is known for her ability to lead groups through issues to solutions.

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Shirley and Henry Frye

Henry and Shirley Frye kiss at the Magnolia House in Greensboro on Thursday.

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Shirley and Henry Frye

Shirley Frye adjusts the jacket of her husband, Henry Frye, at the Magnolia House in Greensboro on Thursday. This year, the power couple celebrates their 65th wedding anniversary. She first noticed him at an event at the Magnolia House when both were students at N.C. A&T.

Henry and Shirley Frye pose for a portrait at the Magnolia House in Greensboro on Thursday.

Henry Frye has accomplished a lot of firsts with Shirley Frye at his side, including as the first black assistant U.S. attorney in the state. The first black person elected to the legislature this century. The first black person on the N.C. Supreme Court.

Shirley Frye, being honored here as the 2017 "Woman of the Year," is known for her ability to lead groups through issues to solutions.

Henry and Shirley Frye, seen here at the Magnolia House in Greensboro, celebrated 65 years of marriage on Aug. 25, 2021. They pair first met at A&T. She first noticed him at an event at the Magnolia House.

Henry and Shirley Frye kiss at the Magnolia House in Greensboro on Thursday.

Henry and Shirley Frye pose together at the Magnolia House in Greensboro on Thursday.

Henry and Shirley Frye sit hand in hand Thursday on the back porch of the Magnolia House in Greensboro. Shirley first noticed Henry, her husband of 65 years, at an event at the Magnolia House while they were students at N.C. A&T.

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