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Madison Duboise , Contributing Writer August 21, 2022 The Black Belt is a region in Alabama with a deeply rooted history. While it does contain nine out of the ten poorest counties in Alabama, there is one thing you will find in abundance within the area: community.  BlackBelt Women Rising is a nonprofit organization located in Uniontown, Alabama, south of Tuscaloosa, that is serving surrounding communities that make up the Black Belt. The Black Belt spans several Southern

Being named Executive Director by the board of trustees who see the whole vision of the organization is exciting. The main word is Service and to be of service to the citizens of the Blackbelt and Beyond is indeed my privilege. Portia Shepherd, a Black Belt, Alabama native and a proud graduate of Miles College (Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science) and New England College (Masters in Nonprofit Leadership and Management). Portia is a consultant and keynote speaker wit