Carrie Edwards-Clemons, Deputy Fire Chief Flint Fire Department, lives a life of purpose through her unwavering dedication of saving lives, helping others, and keeping her community safe. Deputy Edwards-Clemons’ collegiate path includes Jackson State University, University of Michigan and Columbia Southern University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Masters of Public Administration....Read More

Walker completed her primary and secondary education in Canton Public Schools. She graduated from Canton High School as salutatorian and was a member of the Student Council, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Foundation Club, Superintendent Student Advisory Council and Math Club. She also served as Miss Freshman 2010-2011; Miss National Honor Society 2011-2012; Miss Student...Read More

Eboni Rideout is a proud 1998 graduate of Jackson State University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science/pre-law. After graduation she received a master’s in criminal justice administration from Tennessee State University in 2002, and later earned a certification/license in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Government (Grades 7-12) from Union University. Rideout chose...Read More

Attorney and activist, Shelia Bryant, is a proud 1977 graduate of Jackson State University with a B.S. in mass communications. Bryant commissioned through Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in 1982 and was awarded a Bronze Star for her service as Advisor to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense. Bryant retired in 2012 as one of only...Read More

Gladys N.A. Hamilton was born and raised in Gulfport, MS.  She is a 1993 biology graduate of Jackson State University (JSU). Hamilton was highly active while enrolled at JSU where she became a member of the Delta Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in the Spring of 1993. As a perspicacious student, she...Read More