For some, signing up model/TV host/entrepreneur Tyra Banks for the 2022 Chick Lit Luncheon was a bit of a surprise. Perhaps they didn’t know that she had written an adult novel, “Modelland,” in 2011 with ghostwriter Michael Salort, and “Perfect Is Boring” with her mother Carolyn London in 2018. While she didn’t fit the mold of past Chick Lit speakers, like Academy Award-winning … [Read more...] about Tyra Banks Left Chick Lit-ters “Smizing” Despite No Photo Opp And Some Unexpected Challenges
Shonn Brown
JUST IN: Southwestern Medical Foundation Board Of Trustees Adds Six New Members
While area gardens are slowing arising from the February chill, North Texas boards are in full bloom with news about new members. The latest to blossom is the Southwestern Medical Foundation Board of Trustees. Foundation Chair James Huffines just revealed the six newest members of the Board include Cheryl D. Alston, Shonn Brown, Imran Khan, Pilar Tabarnero Henry, Kathleen … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Southwestern Medical Foundation Board Of Trustees Adds Six New Members
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Supporters Create An $1M+ Endowment Honoring Ros Dawson
Following today's virtual Texas Women's Foundation 36th Annual Luncheon, an online birthday celebration was held for retiring TWF CEO/President Roslyn Dawson Thompson (aka Ros). It was a show of area leaders and friends who had known Ros through the years, both professionally and personally. While no cake with candles was served up, there was a big surprise gift for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Supporters Create An $1M+ Endowment Honoring Ros Dawson
A Passing: Clarence B. Brown III
For some people, funerals represent closure; for some, they’re to support the family; for others, it’s a show of respect. And while the guest of honor is in a far, far better place, they’re probably shedding a tear for those left behind grieving. But funerals are actually revealing occasions. In addition to a farewell, a celebration of life sheds greater insight into the … [Read more...] about A Passing: Clarence B. Brown III
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Has New Board Chair And Five New Members
Texas Women’s Foundation Board Chair Hilda Galvan is already six weeks into her two-year term of office that started Thursday, July 1. Having joined the Foundation in 2016, Hilda has co-chaired the Foundation’s Economic Leadership Council and the Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration, in addition to her day job as partner-in-charge at Jones Day … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Has New Board Chair And Five New Members
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson’s Retirement Announced
In the 1960s and 1970s, the women’s liberation movement was charging ahead to break the infamous glass ceiling with marches and protests led by such gals as Gloria Steinem, Bella Abzug, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm and Myrtlie Evers-Williams. The conversation at a dinner table or on the floor of Congress could get rather heated for both men and women as the role of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson’s Retirement Announced
TWF’s 42nd Annual Leadership Forum Shared Lessons From Experts, Presented Awards And Netted $475K
While some organizations felt hamstrung by having to adjust to a virtual get-together, Texas Women's Foundation saw it as an opportunity to expand its 42nd Annual Leadership Forum and Award Celebration beyond North Texas on Thursday, April 29. In addition to showcasing the presentation of three of its seven awards to non-North Texans, it made available the conversation between … [Read more...] about TWF’s 42nd Annual Leadership Forum Shared Lessons From Experts, Presented Awards And Netted $475K
MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
According to Texas Women’s Foundation Board Chair Shonn Brown, "Did you know that half of all child care centers across Texas are permanently or temporarily closed, impacting low-income working moms, especially women of color? "To help meet the needs of low-income working women for child care and other critical resources, Texas Women's Foundation (TXWF) established the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
The Village Giving Circle Presents A Quarter Of A Million Dollars To 15 Area Nonprofits Impacting African Americans
Thanks to The Village Giving Circle, there are 15 nonprofits that did a heck of a lot better than the Dallas Cowboys Sunday. Via an online presentation, The Village Giving Circle presented a quarter of a million dollars to the organizations. According to The Village Giving Circle Co-Chair/co-founding officer Lisa Montgomery, “The Village Giving Circle is honored to partner … [Read more...] about The Village Giving Circle Presents A Quarter Of A Million Dollars To 15 Area Nonprofits Impacting African Americans
Texas Women’s Foundation Adds New Board Members And Hilda Galvan Is Named Chair-Elect
Texas Women’s Foundation has added eight new board members and a new chair-elect of the executive committee. The new members include Avery Belyeu, Regional Director, South Central Region Lambda Legal Darcy Cowell, Principal, EY Sakina Foster, Partner, Haynes and Boone LLP Melissa Orth, President and CEO, The Legacy Senior … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Adds New Board Members And Hilda Galvan Is Named Chair-Elect
Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund Provides $320K+ For Low-Income/Marginalized Women, Girls And Families
Despite its victimizing everyone from schoolchildren to major corporations, COVID-19 also continues to bring out the best in North Texas support. This past April the Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund provided $320,768 for organizations benefiting low-income and marginalized women, girls and families in the community. The nonprofits receiving the April Resilience … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund Provides $320K+ For Low-Income/Marginalized Women, Girls And Families