Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee
Women of Achievement 1996 DETERMINATION for a woman who solved a glaring problem despite widespread inertia, apathy or ignorance around her: Doris Walker When Doris Walker entered the medical field more than 40 years ago, she had two barriers to overcome: her color and her weight. She graduated from Manassas High School with very high …
Women of Achievement 2004 INITIATIVE for a woman who seized the opportunity to use her talents and created her own future: Deanie Parker Deanie Parker’s life has been filled with music. As a child she listened to Memphis radio station WDIA. Her days brimmed over with gospel, R&B and contemporary jazz, hosted by now-legendary DJs …
Women of Achievement 2003 INITIATIVE for a woman who seized the opportunity to use her talents and created her own future: Hazel Moore Throughout Hazel Moore’s life, the need to express beauty both inside and out has guided her initiative. Remember sea-grass dolls? Well, Hazel does. From the time she was old enough to walk, …
Women of Achievement 2002 INITIATIVE for a woman who seized the opportunity to use her talents and created her own future: Joyce Cobb Joyce Cobb is one of the best known and most-loved of performing Memphis musicians. She is an essential part of our musical fabric, contributing blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, folk and just …
Women of Achievement 2001 INITIATIVE for a woman who seized the opportunity to use her talents and created her own future: Cordell Jackson “I consider myself an inventor,” says internationally acclaimed rock ’n’ roll guitarist Cordell Jackson. “I’m just richly blessed with ideas … I have now more than ever. If I think of it, …
Women of Achievement 1998 INITIATIVE for a woman who seized the opportunity to use her talents and created her own future: Tonga Nguyen Tonga Nguyen knows what it’s like to start your life over – and over again. She has found success after coming to a new country, learning a new language, experiencing a new …
Women of Achievement 1997 INITIATIVE for a woman who seized the opportunity to use her talents and created her own future: Karen Shea It was in 1976 when Karen Shea first tested her own strength. After a divorce left her in need of a way to support her two young children, Karen set her sights …
Women of Achievement 1996 INITIATIVE for a woman who seized the opportunity to use her talents and created her own future: Evelyn Thorpe-Hibbler After a decade of teaching in the Memphis City School system, Evelyn Thorpe-Hibbler moved to Seattle, Washington, where she enrolled her young children in a Montessori school. Inspired by the school’s effectiveness …
Women of Achievement 1995 VISION for a woman whose sensitivity to women’s needs led her to tremendous achievements for women: Dr. Theresa Okwumabua Dr. Theresa Okwumabua has witnessed firsthand the tragedies of ignorance, the lack of education and low self-esteem in young girls. In her professional career as a psychologist, she has gone above and …
Women of Achievement 1989 HEROISM for a woman whose achievements still enrich our lives: Alma Lovett Alma Lovett stepped out of the crowd and took the lead when drug crimes, violence, truancy, and lack of day care screamed for attention in her community – Memphis’ public housing projects. Mother of six children and herself a …