The Walker Group Public Strategies, LLC

09/01/2026

Long before the convenience of modern smartphone navigation, a brilliant mathematician named Gladys West was quietly mapping the foundation for the technology we rely on every single day.

Through her groundbreaking work, West utilized complex algorithms to create extremely accurate models of the Earth’s surface and gravitational fields, a mathematical shape known as the geoid.

Her extensive research on radar altimetry projects, including Seasat and GEOSAT, allowed scientists to track satellite positions with pinpoint precision. While the United States Department of Defense developed the overall Global Positioning System, it was her highly precise geodetic models that were absolutely essential to calibrating the system and making modern GPS navigation a reality.

💬 How often do you rely on GPS technology to navigate your daily life?

Sources: U.S. Air Force historical records, scientific archives.

09/01/2026

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08/01/2026

07/24/2026

AMAZING!!! That's how I would describe it. I am grateful for the support.

Here's what the 1st 2 DAYS Of EARLY VOTING have been like!
"𝗛𝗲𝘆 𝗧.𝗟. 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂!".
"𝗜 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗧.𝗟.".
"𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲!"
"𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂".
"𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱".
You'll definitely see me at the polls, meeting the people, championing for the children.
ELECT T.L. HARRIS for School Board Dist. 6

07/24/2026

🚨 YOUR VOTE. YOUR VOICE. YOUR FUTURE🚨

Early Voting is happening NOW! PLEASE DO NOT sit this one out—our children, our schools, and our community are counting on you. Grab your neighbors, family, friends, parishioners, etc and bring them to the polls.

🗳️ EARLY VOTING
📅 July 17 – August 1
Monday–Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 08/01: 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM

🗳️ ELECTION DAY
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Every vote helps shape the future of Memphis-Shelby County schools. Stand up for strong leadership, accountability, safe schools, and opportunities for every child.

Vote T.L. Harris for Memphis-Shelby County School Board, District 6.

Together, we can build strong schools, brighter futures, and a stronger community.

07/24/2026