Adams Statement on the Passing of Andrea Harris

May 21, 2020

I am heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend Andrea Harris.

Mayor Bill Bell once called her the "mother of minority enterprise," but even that doesn't begin to describe her contributions to our state. I'll remember her as a Bennett Belle and a strong advocate for HBCUs, a champion for Black businesses, and as one of the first persons in our state focused on building wealth in minority communities; but most of all, I'll remember her as a faithful friend and mentor.

Thank you Andrea for lighting the way for so many others, including myself.

Alma

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