Memphis law firm names first African-American female partner

From Memphis Business Journal authored by Michelle Corbet: “Tannera Gibson has been with the firm for eight years.” Read the full story by FOLLOWING THIS LINK (which will then require you to be a subscriber to really get the whole story – and if you don’t live in TN, probably not gonna happen – but, regardless, I could not […]

Venus Ramey, War Bond-Selling, Gun-Toting Miss America Of 1944, Dead At 92

From The Huffington Post: “Venus Ramey, who used her victory as Miss America in 1944 to sell war bonds and make appearances on the vaudeville stage, has died at the age of 92, a funeral home in her native Kentucky said on Sunday. Ramey, at age 82 in 2007, thwarted an attempt to steal equipment […]

Railey: Woman leader set the stage for generations of leaders, period

From Winston-Salem Journal authored by John Railey: “Sophia Cody of Winston-Salem died last weekend at the age of 97, but her legacy will long live. She was a compassionate and humble leader with Goodwill Industries who played a leading role in the push for a rehabilitation facility. And she was a savvy businesswoman, the state’s […]

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