Full Description
Women of Uncommon Valor introduces readers to women who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the various endeavors through which they have fulfilled their lives and contributed to the city of Birmingham. These women have succeeded despite having experienced degrees of gender, racial, class or ideological discrimination. Readers will observe that these women who share their stories are goal-directed and determined, responsive to models in their lives, and embraced leadership opportunities that were within their reach. Today, these courageous women dare to encourage, inspire, and advise young women who are just beginning their journeys. As these stories unfold, readers may remember the lives of other women whose stories will merge with these and form an inspirational chorus rendering knowledge, experience, and wisdom.
Contents
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Anthonia Adadevoh Chapter 5 Lydia Alexander Chapter 6 Rachel Arrington Chapter 7 Debra Moody Bass Chapter 8 Barbara Belisle Chapter 9 Geraldine Bell Chapter 10 Sheila Blair Chapter 11 Barbara Boyd Chapter 12 Carol Garrison Chapter 13 Ethel Hall Chapter 14 Beverly Hawk Chapter 15 Janice Jackson Chapter 16 Hattie Lamar Chapter 17 Helen Shores Lee Chapter 18 Josna Mishra Chapter 19 Annetta Nunn Chapter 20 Dannetta Thornton Owens Chapter 21 Dorothy Porter Chapter 22 Jessica Roskin Chapter 23 Katrina Ross Chapter 24 Barbara Sirmans Chapter 25 Margaret Ssenkoloto Chapter 26 Ruth M. Strong Chapter 27 Virginia Volker Chapter 28 Odessa Woolfolk
