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October 11, 2005

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Diane Ragsdale, former colleague of Harriet Miers, says the nominee could be a swing vote on the Supreme Court. Frankie Beverly reflects on the success of Maze, the R&B group he founded.


Diane Ragsdale

Diane Ragsdale

Diane Ragsdale

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Diane Ragsdale is a former Dallas City Councilwoman. She's a founding member of many community service organizations, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Health Clinic and the Common Ground Community Economic Development Corporation. Ragsdale was a prominent backer of neighborhood preservation projects and community-based crime control and prevention initiatives. She served on the Council with Harriet Miers and has recently helped shed light on the Supreme Court nominee's views.


 

Frankie Beverly

Frankie Beverly

Frankie Beverly

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Frankie Beverly is the founder of and frontman for the band Maze - described by some as the ultimate urban contemporary group. In his teens, the Philly native sang doo-wop. In '70, after a number of years with several groups, he founded Raw Soul, the band that would become Maze. Beverly moved the group to the San Francisco Bay Area and got his big break from his idol Marvin Gaye, who helped them land a contract. With his unique sound and celebrated live performances, Beverly still enjoys a devoted fan base.