Empress Davenport, a Duncanville, Texas native, has returned home after 14 years to join the Dallas Wings as an assistant coach, where she is excited to learn from head coach Jose Fernandez and contribute to the team’s success.
Category: Women’s History Month Special Edition
On Their Own Terms: MGB Expands What Women’s History Month Looks Like
Masc Gent Bosses (MGB) is a community of masc queers including nonbinary and trans men as well, building a safe space for healing, mutual support, affirmation, and service to the community, while celebrating Women’s History Month with events that reflect their mission.
Kelley Cornish Leads With Purpose, Faith and Financial Empowerment
Kelley Cornish, president and CEO of the TD Jakes Foundation, was recognized at the 4th Annual Women of Influence Awards for her transformative leadership and commitment to community empowerment, having built a career on financial inclusion, resilience, and a commitment to helping underserved communities.
A Celebration of Influence: Inside Dallas’ 4th Annual Women of Influence Awards
The 4th Annual Women of Influence Awards Luncheon celebrated the achievements of Dallas’ most impactful women in various fields, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, visibility, and intentional support for long-term change.
Joy Silmon: Redefining Legacy Through Faith and Leadership
Joy Silmon is an entrepreneur and ministry leader who is committed to intentional leadership, personal resilience, and creating a legacy while living a life rooted in faith.
Women & Wealth: Tips For Navigating Your Lifelong Financial Journey
Women are set to inherit most of the estimated $105 trillion Great Wealth Transfer by 2048, and J.P. Morgan’s 2025 Investor Study found that 93% of women surveyed who are expecting an inheritance are actively working to build their own wealth, with 75% making financial decisions with their partner or taking the lead themselves.
Stronger Together: Mavericks Women’s Symposium Amplifies the Power of Voice and Leadership
The Dallas Mavericks Women of the Mavs Empowering Network (W.O.M.E.N.) Employee Resource Group hosted its fifth annual Women’s Symposium, bringing together leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across North Texas to celebrate Women’s History Month and discuss the power of community, visibility, and intentional leadership.
Black Women Entrepreneurs Thrive at BOW Collective Conference
The BOW Collective, a national organization of Black women entrepreneurs, gathered in Dallas to celebrate sisterhood and discuss strategies for scaling their businesses, emphasizing the importance of documenting their successes and protecting their data.
Who Will Preserve the History of Black Women in South Dallas? Honoring the Archival Work of Marilyn Clark
Marilyn Clark is a legend and master archivist who has been preserving and sharing the history of South Dallas for decades, and is currently working to preserve the legacy of Black women in the area.
Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson Hosts 2025 Women of Influence Awards in Dallas
When Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson calls, the city shows up. And on Friday, March 21, the city showed out. Hosted at The Statler Hotel in the heart of downtown Dallas, […]
