Sherrette Spicer: ‘Lady Freedom’ Seeks Justice

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Sherrette Spicer: ‘Lady Freedom’ Seeks Justice

By Je’Don Holloway Talley For the Birmingham Times When most in high school wanted to become doctors and lawyers, Sherrette Spicer knew she wanted to chart a different path. Spicer wanted to become an activist. “I marched, lobbied, organized, and worked to formulate policies because activism is more than just wanting reform—it’s taking measures to […]

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