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\"\"<\/a>Patricia Ann “Pat” Spearman<\/b>\u00c2\u00a0is an American cleric, veteran, and politician from North Las Vegas, Nevada. She was elected in November 2012 to the Nevada Senate representing District 1, \u00c2\u00a0Spearman became the first openly lesbian member of the Nevada Legislature. She was re-elected in November 2016, and serves as co-majority whip since. Regarded as one of the most liberal members of the Nevada Senate, Spearman has introduced bills that provide equal pay for women, support LGBT rights, and support veterans.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>Moreover, she spearheaded the Nevada Legislature to ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment in the 2017 legislative session. To read more Click Here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Tammy Simkins<\/strong> is a native and life-long resident of Chillicothe, Ohio. The daughter of devoted teenage parents, Tammy was born into the unique position of growing up with her mom and dad. Tammy attributes her activist spirit to her mom who taught her from an early age to stand up for right and trained her\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthrough example\u00e2\u20ac\u201dto take part in the governmental process. Her dad instilled into her the principle of family devotion with the belief that once a parent, one\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s primary role is to protect their children. \u00c2\u00a0To read more Click Here.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Born and raised in Marietta, Georgia, Mrs. Arnold-James<\/strong> is an advocate for the community. Professionally, Mrs. Arnold-James is in accounting and financial services, business woman, Independent Fut. Sales Director with Mary Kay, and a seasoned television producer and host. The crowned Classy Mrs. Georgia is embarking on a new journey with International American Woman featuring her faith and community service. Serving others is a part of Triana’s purpose in life, as well as healthy living education and the impact of cervical cancer. To read more Click Here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Kimberly S. Adams<\/strong> is a professor of political science\u00c2\u00a0and the owner of Adams Political Research & Consulting<\/a>. A longtime political activist who worked as an intern on Capitol Hill in two Congressional offices in the mid-1990\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s. She has participated in intensive campaign training seminars on women and politics and grassroots mobilization. She has served as a part-time, senior research and issues consultant for the Mississippi Policy Forum and is a veteran of numerous federal, state and local candidate and issue campaigns. In 2015, she was appointed to serve as an American Fellowships Selection Panelist for the American Association for University Women. To read more Click Here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Sharon<\/span> J<\/span>. Hill<\/span><\/strong> is the Principle of Public Eye Relations, a human relations and multi-media consulting service, located in Powder Springs, Georgia. An advocate and community leader serving with local and national organizations, Hill<\/span> has facilitated program development, capacity building, organized for effective impact, and guided digital media imprinting, for effective global outreach.\u00c2\u00a0 Hill<\/span>\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s strategic planning and critical thought crisis management acumen, provides the edge for agency exposure to ensure the edge. Hill<\/span> is Co-founder with Hall of Fame founding O\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Jay, Bobby Massey and Samuel Mosteller for the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Back To Basics\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Character Reinforcement Community Interface Program, to rebuild respect with youth. A former publicist, Hill<\/span> represented Senator Donzella James with media and community relations, garnering the Retail corporation Ashley Stewart, to outfit Senator James, among other authors, entertainers and community leaders. To read more Click Here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Dr. E. Faye Williams<\/strong> is President and CEO of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. and former Counsel to the U.S. Congress\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 DC Sub-Committee on the Judiciary and Education. She\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s served as Legislative Counsel and Chief of Staff for the late Council member Marion Barry. She\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s appointed by President Barack Obama to the Presidential Scholars Commission and serves as a Presidential Partner. She holds a BS Degree (magna cum laude) in Speech, English and Dramatic Arts from Grambling University; a Master\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, a PhD in Public Administration from City University of Los Angeles; Administration and Supervision Credential from UCLA; Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law, Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary, and an Honorary Doctor of Theology from Bethesda Biblical Institute of India. \u00c2\u00a0To read more Click Here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Patricia Ann “Pat” Spearman\u00c2\u00a0is an American cleric, veteran, and politician from North Las Vegas, Nevada. She was elected in November 2012 to the Nevada Senate representing District 1, \u00c2\u00a0Spearman became the first openly lesbian member of the Nevada Legislature. She was re-elected in November 2016, and serves as co-majority whip since. Regarded as one of…
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