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Do you know Bertha Rogers Looney of the Memphis State Eight?
Bertha Rogers Looney is a history-maker and trailblazer who made my time at the University of Memphis possible, peaceful, and progressive.
Imagine being at a place where no one wants you there. Hateful words are yelled at you daily and you…
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Becoming a Part of History- The Miriam DeCosta Sugarman Marker Dedication Ceremony
There are not many moments when you're invited to be a part of history.
Last Monday, I had the honor of speaking on the program for a major moment in University of Memphis history.
As part of the University of Memphis' initiatives to Eradicate…