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Judging by what happened to the banks in 2008, and what is happening now, I think we need a contemporary dose of the guiding hand and common sense of the woman portrayed in Tom Clavin's latest column. When you read it, you will learn how the daughter of a former slave became the first woman, and African American, to found a bank that succeeded (even during the Depression) where so many others failed.
Thank you. Figured if I write enough of them, you'll finally read one!
Astute comment!
I save all of your Overlooks and/but just took a moment to actually READ one just now. This story is a WOW! Thanks Tom!
Judging by what happened to the banks in 2008, and what is happening now, I think we need a contemporary dose of the guiding hand and common sense of the woman portrayed in Tom Clavin's latest column. When you read it, you will learn how the daughter of a former slave became the first woman, and African American, to found a bank that succeeded (even during the Depression) where so many others failed.
I wonder what the oldest woman was teaching in that school if you get sacked upon getting married. How old was she?
I like this story.