Hamilton County HERStory Honorees
Tell the Black Girls by Lamont Lilly
tell the black girls
we believe in their magic.
tell the black girls
how they were born
from a long tradition
of black woman dream merchants
miracle makers
and super heroes.
tell the black girls
how special powers
are interwoven
in their braids and cornrows.
god gifted
in the tips
of their twists and locs.
tell the black girls
how the others
can only dream
and imagine their powers.
tell the black girls
we believe in their magic
and it’s real.
To these Black women & girls who have served as a blueprint in their own right; as a second leg of a long-fought journey; as a flame that will burn in the future of this world - your magic is real.
We celebrate you. We display all of you with excellence & pride.
Exhibit Honorees
Tomorrow's LeadHERs
Alaiya Sales
Amora Sales
Aubrey Bush
Dr. Elaine Swafford
Kamora "MoMo" Moore
Keosha Brewster
Serenity Divine
Sylvia Davis
Toccora Johnson-Peterson
Violet Lee
Virginia Joyce Watson
Civil Rights, Advocacy, & Education
Diane Boyd Mason
Dr. Edna Varner
Dr. Elaine Swafford
Dr. Faye Ison
Dr. Grace Lee Hewell
Dr. Tommie Brown
Harriette McKeldin Stokes
Howard High School Ladies of Sit Ins
Joanne Favors
Lutie Lytle
Lyda McKeldin
Margaret Sloan-Hunter
Marie Mott
Marsha Hayes
Mary Hardaway Walker
Tamara Steward
The Chattanooga Five
Foundation of Firsts
Alva Dotson Fields
Audrey Ramsey
Beatrice Underwood
Bell Washington
Elnora Kirby
Irene Patton
Lee Wallace
Lorene Robinson Baldwin
Mabel Cobb
Margaret Ruth Blackshear
Olivia Lexine Howse
Patricia Underwood
Rebecca Mason
Ruth Thomas
Fashion
Cynthia Rena Robinson
Edwina Lashan
Emily Miles
Emms Danielle
Jacquise Simone
Ramona McCoy
Veatrice Lee
Sports
Laquisha Jackson
Rhyne Howard
Teresa Lawrence-Phillips
Venus Lacy
Wanda "The Program Lady" Goins
Wylma McGee Reid
National Legacy
Aliyah Mastin
Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson
Gayle King
Jonnetta Patton
Joyce Mathis
Juanita Brown Ingram
Mariah HuQ
Montego Glover
Tanorria Askew Nickson
Community Service, Caregivers, Survival, & Faith
Ahmya Calloway
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Pi Omega Chapter
Benita Scruggs Owens
Donna Roddy
Dr. Emma Rochelle Wheeler
Dr. Ollie "O.L." Davis
Ernestine "Tina" Berry Carter
Lillian Wilson
Lt. Terri Rochelle
Mary B. Tull
Patricia Underwood Williams
Priscilla Finch Pryor
Rev. Sallie A. Crenshaw
Vilma Scruggs Fields
Business & Entrepreneurship
Betty Patterson
Cheri Hudgins
DeJuan Jordan
Genell Anderson
Grace Howell
Kristin Copeland
Lillian Robinson
Miss Mayme Martin
Ms. N. Norton
Ola Phipps
Sharon Kelly
Yolanda Finney
Arts, Media, & Music
Amethyst Kiah
Ann Lee Patton
Ash Nicole
BBYMUTHA
Bessie Smith
Chee Chee Brown
Connie Denell Cato-Dickerson
DJ Prophet
Dr. Mozel Jenkins Spriggs
Enora "Nori Nori" Heard
Erika Roberts
Evelyn Cato
Fallon Clark
Lovie Austin
Madison Cothern
Magic Crutcher
Marsha Mills
Maude Browne
Mika In Ya Speaka
Nuperia 'The Nubian Goddess"
Rita Lorraines Hubbard
Ruby Anna
Sheila Wofford
Tea & Champagne Podcast
Vailaida Snow
Willie McClendon
Willie Eva Carter & The Gospel Songbirds
Zanzibar K
Marsha Mills
Zowie Boyd
HAIRitage Suite
Aliyah Hayoun
April Moore
Briana Shoulders
Debbie Newson
DeOndra Tumlin
Erica Kennedy
Erica Wright
Genia Taylor Church
Janaria J McIntosh
Kimberley Gillespie
Kodi Rose
Londie Nicole
Mika Mobley
Ora Lee Dodds
Roberta Marshall
Shaina Ramsey
Stephanie Hendrix
Stephanie Sims
Taylor Jones
Tiara Mitchell
Tyresha King
Tyrina Harris
Valerie Sims
Veronica Simmons
JETSetters
Alexis Willis
Aliyah Mastin
Allison "Pineapple" Foster
Althea Reid Jones
Amanda Jelks
Amanda Sovago-Royal
Andrea (Drea) Irvin
Angela Hazelray
Angela Malone
Dr. Angela Smith-Slack
Angi Reed Thomas
Rev. Ann Jones Pierre
Antionette Rollins
Antoinette Taylor
Antonia Poland
April Brown Lloyd
April Taylor
Ashley Akins
Aurellia Alexandre
Aysha Williams
Dr. Blair Ryan
Bethany Gardner-Grant
Beverly Mckeldin
Brandalyn Shropshire
Brandi Jordan Burroughs
Bria Serinash
Briana Garza
Briana Lee
Briana Williams
Brittany Crutcher
Carissa Latham
Carmen Elliott
Cassandra Tucker
Chanda Bowman
Chasty Lane
Chee Chee Brown
Cheri Hudgins
Christine Mitchell
Christy Caldwell-Drake
Christy Smith-Sylman
Dr. Crystal Sorrells
Cynthia Adams
Cynthia Wood
Dalya White
Dameka Rochelle
Dannita Noble
Daphne Nelson Stargin
Darreka Howell
Darmeissha Davidson
Dejuan Jordan
Demetria Jordan
Demetria Smith
Demetrus Coonrod-Gladden
Denise O'Neil
Denita Strickland
Destini Russell
Destiny Washington
DiAundra Sims
Dionne Jenkins
Donna Elle Harrison
Earlene McConnell White
Dr. Edna Varner
Elizabeth Appling
Ella Livingston
Emms Danielle
Erica Wright
Erika Dionne Roberts
Evan Diaz
Fallon Clark
Felicia Polk Jackson
Frenise Mann
Gideon Thomas
Haajar Collins
Haile Nottage
Ikeko Moore Bass
Jacki Madding
Jackie Hicks
Dr. Jacqueline Shaw
Jacquise Simone
Jamecia Jackson
Jasmine LeShea
Jasmine Ray
Jerri Sutton
Jessi Chanel
Johnika Everhart
Jordan Gustus
Joyre Montgomery
Julie Sanders
Kanika Jones
Karen Collins
Karitsa Mosley Jones
Karla Bivens
Kasha Lateresa Franklins
Katherlyn Geter
Kathryn Gladden
Kay Kay Jackson
Keeta Jones
Keisha Harris
Dr. Kelly Moffett
Kelsie Sims
Kera Edwards
Keosha Brewster
Kessala Williams
Dr. Kia Ruffin
Kiara Davis
Kim Lloyd
Dr. Kisha Caldwell-Thomas
Kisha Cheeks Rucker
Kristal Hacker
Kristen Person
Kristin Copeland
Lakissia Ervin
Lakweshia Ewing
Lamika Ball
Laquesha Morgan Davis
Dr. LarMara Henderson
Lasha' Rockymore-Mitchell
Lashon Carter
LaToia Smith
Latoya Graves Bonner
Latrice Currie
Laura Brown
Lauren Hodges
Leah Bush
Leah Moon
Dr. LeAndrea Ware
LeWonta "LeeLee" Horton
Linda Murray Bullard
Londie Nichole
Lya Kimbrough
Madison Cothern
Marcherie Savage
Marcia Smith
Marckita Wilkes
Margaret "Magic" Crutcher
Marie Mott
Marissa Player
Marlo Drake
Marquita Ector
Marquita Tolliver
Marsha Mills
Marshalia Green
Marshun Norris Hardnett
Dr. Martina Harris
Marvene Noel
Dr. Meeca Walker
Melinda Bone
Melissa Taylor
Melody Poke
Michael Williams
Michalle Morris
Minique Murphy
Monica Walker Mastin
Monique Garner-Weeks
Natalie Carter
Dr. Nene Evans
Neshawn Calloway
Nicole Burney
Nicole Smith Frazier
Nicole Gaines
Nikki Dozier
Nikki Gardner Miller
Nikki Hall Stargin
Nikki Lake
Nikki Nicholson
Nikwonn Robinson-Cooke
Onteaya Tate
Oriental Stallion
Osha Thomas
Pamela Elizabeth Strickland
Pamela McKinley Samuels
Patricia Shackleford Gray
Paula Dailey
Porsche Torregano
Porschia Trimble
Quinita Robinson
Rai Hunter
Ramona McCoy
Raquetta Dotley
Rashunika Patillo
Raven Moore
Rebecca Love
Rebecca Suttles
Renita "Lady J" Johnson
Risha Sales
Rita Lorraine Hubbard
Dr. Robin Sturnes
Ruthie Hereford
Samaria White
Dr. Sarah Lane
Serenity Divine
Shadrina Booker
Shanika "Nip" Freeman
Shanteria Jackson
Sharika Wilson
Sharketa Penn
Sharon Green
Shasta Mignon
Shateria Smith
Shatiki Douglas
Shaun Teague
Shawanda Mason
Shawanna Kendrick
Shay McCowan
Shay Rizer
Sherrill Geter
Dr. Sheryl Kenan James
Dr. Shevonda Sherrow
Sheyla Jordan
Stacy Lightfoot
Stephanie Dark
Stephanie Sims Billups
Susan Freeman
Tabitha Hollifield
Tacia Taylor
Tamara Steward
Tamekia Brewer
Tammy Ison-Martin
Tarrisha Hicks
Tascha Butts
Tatiana Hernandez
Tee Marona-Cameron
Tenesha Irvin
Tequilla Hurt
Thessala White
Tiffany Coleman
Tiffany Pauldon-Banks
Tiffany Webb
Timwana Boyd
Dr. Tiundra Love
Toccora Johnson Peterson
Tonya Lytle
Tootie Posley
Toya Moore
Tresha Rutledge
Valoria Armstrong
Vanessa Jackson
Veatrice Lee
Vee Rhodes
Vickie Blalock
Vivian Parham
Dr. Willie Mae Hubbard
Yanetta Bowman
Yashic Ransom
Yolanda Cox
Yolanda Finney
Yolanda Morton
Yolonda Hayslett
Dr. Yvette Stewart
Zora McKissic
Zowie Boyd