It takes ground activity to stimulate that Black vote.

I came up in a family oriented towards the sick, so I always felt an obligation for doing something.

All issues are women's issues - and there are several that are just women's business.

The health effects of air pollution imperil human lives. This fact is well-documented.

Well, I happen to believe all business is female business.

During the election, I had three male opponents and we went into a runoff. The front runner for the men was a native of Dallas who had run at large before, but I had a higher profile than him from my community service.

I try hard to convince them it's important - but there's a history of discomfort with minorities voting in some parts of this country, so most especially the older people have to get accustomed to it.