Hooks Institute to honor award-winning author Feb. 5
Tanisha C. Ford is this year’s winrer of the Hooks Institute National Book Award. (Submitted)
The awards ceremony will begin with reception at 5:30 p.m. in the Michael D. Rose Theatre on the University of Memphis campus.
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Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change Tanisha C. Ford University of 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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