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‘A Different World’ stars encourage women to build

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 28, 2025 7:50 AM CT | Published: May 27, 2025 6:41 PM CT

“A Different World” stars Jasmine Guy and Dawnn Lewis rallied Memphians to support women and families in need of affordable housing.

The pair appeared in front of more than 400 people at The Peabody Memphis during the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis Women Build Luncheon on Tuesday, May 27, addressing the power of women in the community.

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Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She covers small business, nonprofits, restaurant real estate, hospitality and tourism and manufacturing.


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