Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) announces two remarkable bestselling authors, Angie Thomas and Cleo Wade, who will discuss the power of women’s storytelling at its 36th Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, September 30 at 12 noon (CDT). Themed “My Voice. My Story. Every Woman’s Power to Build Compassion and Community,” the event tickets start at $36 each. For more information or to purchase a ticket to this virtual event, visit txwfluncheon.org.
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| Angie Thomas |
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| Cleo Wade |
Author, speaker and former teen rapper, Thomas released her debut novel, The Hate U Give in 2017; it spent three years on The New York Times bestseller list and was made into a movie. An accomplished poet, artist and activist who has been called the “Millennial Oprah” by New York Magazine, Wade just released a children’s novel, What the Road Said, which has already become a New York Times chart-topper.
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| Lindsay Billingsley, Co-Chair |
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| Debra Hunter Johnson, Co-Chair |
Business and community leaders Lindsay Billingsley and Debra Hunter Johnson are co-chairs of the luncheon. Billingsley is Founder of LAB Strategies, where she works with non-profit organizations to develop strategic initiatives designed to enhance financial and philanthropic outcomes. Johnson is a speaker, investor and founder of Reciprocity Consulting Group, LLC where she provides strategic advice that helps individuals, teams and organizations accelerate their wisdom curve.
Roslyn Dawson Thompson, Texas Women’s Foundation
president and chief executive officer, said, “We look forward to hearing from
two of the most significant storytellers in our nation – Angie Thomas and Cleo
Wade. They remind us that every woman’s voice and story are important, valuable
and powerful. We are also grateful to our amazing co-chairs, Lindsay and Debra,
for helping Texas Women’s Foundation take our signature fundraiser to new
heights.”
Others participating in the virtual
event include Hilda Galvan, Texas Women’s Foundation board chair
elect (assumes chair July 1, 2021) and partner-in-charge at Jones Day
Dallas, and Laysha Ward, Target executive vice president and
chief external engagement officer. Target is the keynote speaker sponsor, along
with the Suzanne Ahn, M.D. Speaker Endowment Fund at Texas Women’s Foundation.
The Annual Luncheon is the Foundation’s principal fundraiser in support of its work to advance women’s economic security, leadership, education, health and safety in Texas through research, advocacy, programs and grantmaking. For those interested in supporting the event through sponsorship, contact Ashley K. Lindsay at alindsay@txwf.org
Join us for this extraordinary virtual conversation with two remarkable bestselling authors discussing the power of each woman’s voice and story in building empathy, compassion and community in our world.
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