Resource Center is working to empower and educate the LGBTQ+ community in Dallas by providing health services, mental health counseling, and affordable housing, while also advocating for the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ people in the face of discriminatory laws and policies.
Category: Women
Posted inEvents
Deseri Kelley Takes the Fashion World by Storm with DESERI – A Journey of Growth and Empowerment
Deseri Kelley, founder of luxury handbag company DESERI, has proven her passion and perseverance by launching an impressive brand and holding a successful fashion show in Dallas, marking a historic moment as the first Black woman to own a designer handbag store in the mall’s 40 year history.
Posted inCulture
Appropriation vs. Appreciation: Respecting Style, Beauty of Black Women
Black women’s influence on fashion and beauty is undeniable, yet their styles and culture are often appropriated and not appreciated, leading to the erasure of their contributions and the perpetuation of systemic discrimination.
Posted inCulture, Events, Homepage, Lifestyle, Local, Women, Women's History Month Special Edition
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, […]
Posted inWomen
Women in Dallas Hosts Sold-Out Friendship Mixer, Proving Sisterhood is the Ultimate Glow-Up
Jasmine Ohen, a passionate marketing and community strategist, founded Women in Dallas to help women form deep, lasting friendships in adulthood, and recently hosted a Friendship Mixer on International Women’s Day to celebrate relationships and community.
Posted inEducation
Women Lead the Way: Black Women Shape Academia
Black women are making strides in academia, becoming professors, researchers, deans, and college and university presidents, and working to increase access and opportunities for future generations.
Posted inEducation
Reading the Room: Why Black Kids Need More Than the Norm
Black students’ literacy struggles are exacerbated by poverty, trauma, and chronic absenteeism, and require a multi-pronged approach that includes early intervention, family literacy, and holistic support to overcome these barriers.
Posted inCommunity
Demand Dilemma: April Sha’Lil Sparks Dialogue on Economic Disparities in South Dallas
Multidisciplinary artist and community advocate April Sha’Lil hosted an interactive event called “Demand Dilemma” to confront the economic disparities in South Dallas and empower the community to imagine solutions.
Posted inLa Semana Dallas
Tres mujeres lĂderes comparten sus secretos para el Ă©xito profesional en JPMorganChaseÂ
En el mundo de la banca, las mujeres de JPMorganChase en Dallas-Fort Worth están liderando el camino con un enfoque en el aprendizaje y la adaptabilidad, y ofrecen consejos para aquellos que buscan entrar en el negocio.
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Women Lead the Way in Banking: JPMorgan Chase’s Journey of Success and Growth
JPMorgan Chase’s Renee Horne, Monique Winfree, and Annika Cail share their journeys and lessons learned in the banking industry, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning, building relationships, and community involvement for career growth and making a difference.