African American women in media and entertainment, such as Oprah, Ava Duvernay, and Gayle King, have expressed their discomfort with being called “auntie” due to its association with old age and the stereotype of the mammy, while others view it as an honorable title of respect and connection.
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She Is Me: The Woman You Owe the Most
By Sherilyn Smith There comes a season in every woman’s life when she realizes she has spent years being a faithful steward over everyone else’s heart while quietly neglecting her […]
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Dallas Wings Sign Haley Jones To Developmental Player Contract
The Dallas Wings have signed guard/forward Haley Jones to a Developmental Player contract, giving her the opportunity to be activated for up to 12 games this season while receiving a weekly stipend and additional per-game compensation.
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New Statue Exhibit Featuring Cynt Marshall to Debut at 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival™ in Dallas
The IF/THEN® Initiative will debut #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers, a display of 26 life-size, 3-D printed statues celebrating leaders in STEM fields, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Dallas.
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State Rep. Talarico Unveils Plan to Tackle Maternal Mortality
State Rep. James Talarico announced his plan to tackle maternal mortality, a crisis disproportionately impacting Black mothers in Texas, by building on the work of Texas State Representative Toni Rose and introducing a comprehensive policy package to address the issue.
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Dallas Opens New Era With Statement Win Over Fever
The Dallas Wings spoiled Caitlin Clark’s home debut with a 107-104 victory over the Indiana Fever, thanks to a balanced scoring attack and impressive playmaking from Jessica Shepard and Paige Bueckers.
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Preserved by Purpose: Lessons from The Woman King: Scars and Limps, But Still Walking
The Woman King is a movie that explores the idea that scars are the mark of a warrior, and that the battles we survive make us stronger and give us new names, such as overcomer.
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Dallas Wings Draft Azzi Fudd No. 1 as New-Look Roster Starts to Come Into Focus
The Dallas Wings selected UConn standout Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, adding to their roster a national champion, 2025 NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player, and 2026 All-American, who will team up with fellow Huskie Paige Bueckers to form a formidable backcourt duo.
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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.
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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.
