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JANS – The Dinsmor Clubhouse in Ridgeland transformed into a powerful hub of inspiration, strategy, and sisterhood on April 15, 2026, as Women for Progress of Mississippi, Inc. hosted the highly anticipated “Words That Lead” event. Celebrating 48 years of advocacy, awareness, and action, the organization brought nationally recognized thought leaders directly to the local community for an evening dedicated to the advancement of Black women in corporate America and beyond.
The landmark event was anchored by the insights of The Next Little Black Book of Success, a newly updated edition of the 2009 classic leadership guide. Co-authors Elaine Meryl Brown and Rhonda Joy McLean – both powerhouse executives with decades of experience at the highest levels of media and law – took the stage to share their transitions from high-powered corporate roles to becoming entrepreneurs, authors, and community leaders…