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“I just think of Fannie Lou Hamer, because even though she didn't know my name Ms. Hamer was thinking of me. I just want to do a good job, because I want her to look over that edge of heaven and say, "That's why I did it. That's why. I knew we had the capacity and the talent to be everything America says we can't be. All we needed was an open door."”

Quote by Leah D. Daughtry

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Leah D. Daughtry
Leah D. Daughtry

Leah D. Daughtry is an outstanding convention leader. Her career has been dedicated to driving innovation and development in the convention industry, setting new standards through organizing and managing large-scale conventions. more

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