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Herenton cites lack of African-American representation in race with Cohen » The Commercial Appeal

February 4, 2010
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And so, with his kickoff two days away, the former Mayor begins attacks on Congressman Cohen… Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton argued this morning that fairness demands an African-American representative from the 9th Congressional District. Appearing on WREG Channel 3’s “Live at 9,” Herenton, who’s running for the seat now held by Rep. Steve...

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Ophelia Ford Out Due To Illness?

February 4, 2010
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That’s what the Commercial Appeal is reporting this morning. Ford, 59, was not present for the two-week special legislative session on education last month and has been unable to attend the regular session that ended its second week today. Last month, she wrote Speaker Ron Ramsey that she was unable to attend because of...

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Wendi C. Thomas: Putting a (woman’s) voice in office » The Commercial Appeal

February 4, 2010
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Wendi talks about the MAJORITY without  enough voices: women. Even though February is the shortest month of the year, it’s long enough for us to talk about parity, equity and the importance of having diverse voices at the table when key decisions are made. And a group of interested parties, fed up with the...

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