Guest Column: Economic opportunity for Memphis women is a ‘top priority’
Guest Columnist
Rhonda Treadwell
Rhonda Treadwell is the executive director of Dress for Success Memphis.
“Memphis women earned 82% of what their male counterparts earned. ... But by working together, we can make an impact.”
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