Guest Column: ‘She did nothing to deserve this’
Leslie Lynn Smith
Leslie Lynn Smith is the founder and principal of Themis Strategic Partners, a consulting firm focused on developing actionable strategies at the intersection of equity and growth and powered by a vision for American cities that leverages economic justice and inclusion to enrich and empower individuals, families and communities. Smith was the founding president and CEO of Epicenter, a nonprofit hub for the greater Memphis entrepreneurial community.
Emily Rooker
Emily Rooker is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter and theater artist based in Memphis, Tennessee. She is the creator of The Long Goodbye, an original rock opera she independently produced via a crowdfunding campaign and debuted at the historic Evergreen Theater. Rooker is also a freelance writer and communications specialist.
“Each and every one of us has an Elizabeth Lemmonds in our lives. Each and every one of us could be Elizabeth Lemmonds with just a few shifts of circumstance. How long will we wait for our turn at medical bankruptcy?”
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