She worked for the AJC for seven years .
From 1980 until 1994 , when she joined the Atlanta Journal - Constitution , she was a reporter and columnist for The Commercial Appeal in Memphis , Tennessee , and Scripps Howard News Service .
reporter worked for the AJC for seven years .
From 1980 until 1994 , when she joined the Atlanta Journal - Constitution , she was a reporter and columnist for The Commercial Appeal in Memphis , Tennessee , and Scripps Howard News Service .