Superb Woman: Diane Ragsdale

She has lived a life of service, starting as a young child, and we’re excited about the next chapter in her life!

A former Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Diane Ragsdale recently retired as managing director at ICDC/ Community Development Corporation. A graduate of James Madison High School, she received a Bachelor’s degree from Dallas Baptist University. She has served her community, the city of Dallas and humanity for decades. Some of her numerous awards include: Trailblazer’s Award – National Black Nurses Association – Dallas Chapter, Invisible Giants Award — Voting Rights Museum of Selma, AL; Community Service Award — National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs; A. Maceo Smith Community Service Award — African American Museum of Life and Culture; Civil Rights Award — Dallas NAACP; Outstanding Texan Award — Texas Legislative Black Caucus; President’s Award — Dallas Urban League; Sojourner Truth National Award — South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club; Mary McLeod Bethune Community Service Award -National Council of Negro Women; and Trailblazer Award — African American Pastor’s Coalition. Madison High School named the library the Diane Ragsdale Library and Media Center and the training center at the Child Care Dallas Center at the Martin Luther King Complex is also named to honor her work and commitment. She is a jewel, our treasure!