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Ledbetter

American  
[led-bet-er] / ˈlɛd bɛt ər /

noun

  1. Huddie Leadbelly, 1885?–1949, U.S. folk singer.


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What did you know about Lilly Ledbetter and her story before you took on this role?

From Salon • May 9, 2025

Craig Ledbetter, a third generation farmer who owns and manages about 18,000 acres of winegrapes from Mendocino to Santa Barbara, says he left more than 10% of the grapes in Lodi unpicked last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act made it easier for workers to sue after discovering they were being discriminated through pay.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2024

“If one thing has been made clear throughout this process, it’s that the people of Alabama want and deserve an opportunity to vote on this issue,” Ledbetter said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024

It had been written for a kid named Wesley Ledbetter.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan