I rise today during this Black History Month to call attention to two remarkable daughters of the State of Mississippi, two basketball legends: Lusia Harris and Ruthie Bolton. These two Mississippi athletes took women's basketball to new heights. And they continue to inspire countless young girls to follow their dreams in sports.
Roger Wicker: “I rise today during this Black History Month to call attention to two remarkable daughters of the State of Mississippi…”
On the recordFebruary 15, 2022
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