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Virtual North Texas Activities To Celebrate 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan 15, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a national holiday resulting in libraries, brick-and-mortar banks and national, state and local government offices being closed in honor of the civil rights leader who was assassinated 52 years ago. Despite the weather guessers reporting that the weather should be ideal, COVID-19 restrictions have forced the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King … [Read more...] about Virtual North Texas Activities To Celebrate 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2021 Virtual Destiny Award Luncheon To Feature Pulitzer Prize-Winning Isabel Wilkerson

Jan 13, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Between 1916 and 1970 a movement took place in which six million African Americans abandoned the largely rural areas of the Southern United States for the urban Northeast, Midwest and West. Historically known as the Great Migration, it was the result of the post-Civil War and Reconstruction era in which “the segregationist policies known as ‘Jim Crow’ soon became the law of the … [Read more...] about 2021 Virtual Destiny Award Luncheon To Feature Pulitzer Prize-Winning Isabel Wilkerson

Be A Part Of Turning A Library Into Karen Blumenthal’s Legacy

Jan 12, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean 1 Comment

Many longtime readers of The Dallas Morning News and the Wall Street Journal knew Karen Blumenthal as a top-notch reporter and editor. But her journalistic story started long before bylines in the nationally regarded newspapers. Her talents were seen as early as her teen years, when she was editor of Hillcrest High School’s award-winning Hillcrest Hurricane and yearbook, as … [Read more...] about Be A Part Of Turning A Library Into Karen Blumenthal’s Legacy

January 8 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled

Jan 8, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

There is no reality show that could hold a whisper compared to this past week. From pandemic to politics, the world seemed to be suffering a dizzying migraine. However, the North Texas nonprofits were continuing to amaze even skeptics, maneuvering to do their best as 2021 began. A year ago at this time, the calendars were like a sumptuous buffet of events with high hopes of … [Read more...] about January 8 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled

NCJW Greater Dallas’ 108th Birthday Luncheon With Former CIA’s Tracy “Malibu Barbie” Walder Transitions To A Virtual Experience

Jan 7, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

To all the world Tracy Walder looks like the All-American girl, and she is… to a degree. Sure, the California blonde was a sorority gal (Delta Gamma to be specific) and was studying at the University of Southern California. But her predictable life course changed when she attended a job fair where she met a CIA recruiter. After graduating from USC with a degree in history, she … [Read more...] about NCJW Greater Dallas’ 108th Birthday Luncheon With Former CIA’s Tracy “Malibu Barbie” Walder Transitions To A Virtual Experience

2020 Celebrating Women Didn’t Let COVID-19 Overshadow Mission Against Its Breast Cancer

Jan 4, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Back on Wednesday, October 28, it was one of those cold fall days with the high only 45 degrees and wet stuff falling all over. If ever there was a time when an event benefited from being virtual, it was the day’s Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation's 2020 Celebrating Women benefiting Baylor Scott And White Health’s battle against breast cancer. Over the past 20 years, the … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women Didn’t Let COVID-19 Overshadow Mission Against Its Breast Cancer

Darren “The Royal Chef” McGrady Shares Some Of His Sweets With North Texas Sweethearts

Dec 18, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

If you think the Center For BrainHealth folks just sit around thinking smart thoughts, your thinking is all wrong. They do fun things like Tuesday night's cooking class with Chef Darren "The Royal Chef" McGrady. And leave it to Darren to come up with the perfect sweets for the holidays. He's even shared a couple of 'em just in time for next week's celebrations. Warm … [Read more...] about Darren “The Royal Chef” McGrady Shares Some Of His Sweets With North Texas Sweethearts

Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones’ Saving “The Most Important House In Texas” Has Some History Itself

Dec 14, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Trevor Rees-Jones is certainly no newcomer to the Park Cities. As a youngster growing up at 3615 Centenary in University Park, he played at the Caruth family’s nearby farm that is today’s home for luxury homes and  Communities Foundation of Texas. The future Eagle Scout/Dartmouth grad/oil giant told a group at Communities Foundation of Texas back in 2014 that he and his friends … [Read more...] about Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones’ Saving “The Most Important House In Texas” Has Some History Itself

November 11 Update: Cancellation And Reschedule

Nov 11, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the few remaining events scheduled for 2020 are pretty much virtual, canceled or heading for better days in 2021. But those few that will be held in the weeks to come are surging with enthusiasm to prevent “fundraising fatigue.” If you can get online, consider a virtual experience and learn of the needs by various North Texas … [Read more...] about November 11 Update: Cancellation And Reschedule

Authors James Farmer And Lisa Fine Share Video Plans For Their Presentations At A Writer’s Garden

Nov 5, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While some folks might be boo-hooing that A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon is going to be virtual on Tuesday, November 17, they need to dry up those tears and cheer. One reason is Southern lifestyle author/interior designer James Farmer will be presenting from his home in Farmdale, Georgia. And if you have heard about James and wondered what’s made him … [Read more...] about Authors James Farmer And Lisa Fine Share Video Plans For Their Presentations At A Writer’s Garden

JUST IN: The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture To Transition To New Leadership

Oct 27, 2020 2:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The leadership role of The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture is changing. Longtime Executive Director Larry Allums is retiring after 23 years. Taking over the helm of the 40-year-old nonprofit educational organization will be Dr. Seemee Ali, who will be its “first-ever president.” In accepting this new role, Seemee told the Institute’s Board of Directors and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture To Transition To New Leadership

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