Savannah's Black First Ladies Vol. I

<br><br><b> Praise for Savannah's Black First Ladies</b><br><br> The women [profiled here] are valuable role models for women young and old to admire and emulate. It should be required reading for any participants in a program working with young women in Savannah and the surrounding area.<br><br>-Otis S. Johnson PhD. Mayor City of Savannah<br><br> I found it to be informational invigorating and inspiring. It gives me the courage to take the high road in spite of challenges.<br><br>-Annie P. Wimbish Ed.D Superintendent of Schools Hattiesburg MS<br><br> These compelling stories are inspiring and will serve to encourage women especially little African-American girls to embrace their personal power and forge forward.<br><br>-Bernetta Bryant Anderson President Hudson Hill Community<br><br>The phrase never been done before wasn't a roadblock for the women profiled in Savannah's Black First Ladies Vol. 1. This remarkable collection of short biographies recognizes African-American women in Savannah Georgia who were pioneers in their chosen professions. You'll meet educators police officers politicians doctors and others who went where no one had gone before; in many cases their professions were closed to women. <br><br>The trials and tribulations that these women endured to fulfill their calling is a true testimony of their perseverance and strength. They chose not to give up or give in but to press forward and see their dreams come to fruition-and in so doing helped open doors for the generations of African-American women that followed.