She hopes the designation will inspire others to know her mother s story.
“They might ask, ‘Who is that?’ And somebody may answer. And they may look her up and find her life story and what she did. And it’s inspiring. You cannot look at the Betty Wright s story and not be inspired by that, McCray said.
Wright died last May at the age of 66. She was best known for her songs, Clean Up Woman and No Pain, No Gain. But to her community in Liberty City, she was known for more than her music.
Liberty City is a part City Commissioner Keon Hardemon’s district, he says having a “Betty Wright Lane” highlights the success stories from the community.
By DJ 33 1/3
Apr 6, 2021
Singer Betty Wright was honored at Alonzo Kelly Park in Liberty City, to see a new street name, Betty Wright Lane, on Northwest 14th Avenue from Northwest 62nd to 67th Street.
“For years to come, people will ride by and see Betty Wright Lane, said Namphuyo McCray, one of Wright s daughters. “They might ask, ‘Who is that?’ And somebody may answer. And they may look her up and find her life story and what she did. And it’s inspiring. You cannot look at the Betty Wright s story and not be inspired by that.
Wright was best known for her songs, Clean Up Woman and No Pain, No Gain. But to Liberty City, she was known for more than her music.