National Ms. Foundation among chorus praising Ruby Bright’s career
Ruby Bright has a quiet moment in front of the statue of Ida B. Wells at its unveiling on July 16, 2021, at Fourth and Beale in Memphis. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
“Her impact really does extend beyond greater Memphis; Maine, Colorado, Arkansas, Minnesota would not be able to do what they did if they had not had that kind of connection with Ruby Bright. The connection really goes far afield where her impact has happened,” said the CEO of an organization in San Francisco.
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Ruby Bright Women's Foundation for a Greater MemphisJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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