Memphis councilwoman Janis Fullilove apologizes for ‘pole dancing’ incident
Memphis City Council member Janis Fullilove sent a letter of apology to the president of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials for what she described as “over the top” behavior at a party last week.Fullilove, regional director for NBC-LEO, said Tuesday that she engaged in dancing — including pole dancing — on a river cruise during the group’s gathering in Memphis.
“Yes, I was on the pole,” said Fullilove. “I was having a good time but I wasn’t drinking.
“I went overboard because I was trying to do the Soul Train. I was dancing on the pole and I was just trying to have a good time.
“It was over the top. It was over the top and I apologize.”
