Alabama’s 12 most influential people
With the list composed of all men, and just one black, New York Times Regional Group editors say it shows the state has a lot of progress to make
By Dana Beyerle, Montgomery Bureau Chief
Published Tuscaloosa News: Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 12:06 a.m.
"At a time when the United States is led by the first black and fifth youngest president, the most influential Alabamians remain largely white, older and male.
When a panel of editors at New York Times Regional Newspapers in Florence, Gadsden and Tuscaloosa selected the 12 most influential people in Alabama, one black and no women made the list. The average age among the group of power brokers is 65, with only two on the list younger than 60"....(clink here to continue reading)
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