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Unpaid labor and economic struggles: How gender inequity keeps women in a double bind

New reports reveal the stark realities of gender roles and economic challenges. Via: Dallas Morning News By: Maria Salette Ontiveros In 2024, the narrative of women balancing unpaid labor at home while struggling to gain economic security remains as an enduring issue. Two new studies, one from the Texas Women’s ...

Texas Women’s Foundation invests $6 Million in women and girls

Via: DFW501c By: Barbara Clark Galupi Guided by research that identifies the barriers to women’s economic security and success, Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF), collectively with its donors, giving circle supporters and philanthropic partners invested $6 million in 2023-24 to advance its mission. Of that total, The ...

Dallas women celebrate 104th anniversary of the 19th Amendment

Via: Dallas Morning News By: Maria Salette Onitveros Groups look to empower and encourage women to continue fighting for equity and equality Wearing purple and white, about 100 women, resonating with pride and hope, sang the national anthem, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and reaffirmed their commitment to equality in America 104 years ...

Texas Women’s Foundation Announces Ann Curry as Speaker for 39th Annual Luncheon on Nov. 1st

Contact: Juliette Coulter 214.394.5532 juliette@coultergroup.com PHOTOS/BIO: Ann Curry: https://bit.ly/4dkmwwP Photo credit: Ann Curry Krys Boyd/Effie Dennison: https://bit.ly/4djUd1m Photo credit: Krys Boyd/Effie Dennison DALLAS, Texas, August 22, 2024 – Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) has announced the keynote speaker for its 39th ...

League of Women Voters of Dallas Celebrates Women’s Equality Day with Special Event at Dallas City Hall Featuring Texas Women’s Foundation President & CEO Karen Hughes White

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: AJ Cole League of Women Voters of Dallas Phone: (214) 688-4125 Email: info@lwvdallas.org Juliette Coulter The Coulter Group Phone: (214) 394-5532 Email: juliette@coultergroup.com Dallas, TX, August 22, 2024 – The League of Women Voters of Dallas is proud to announce a special event on Wednesday, August ...

JUST IN: Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Ann Curry To Keynote TXWF’s 39th Annual Luncheon

Via: My Sweet Charity By: Jeanne Prejean It has just been revealed that Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) longtime supporter and Board Alumna Effie Dennison will serve as TXWF’s 39th Annual Luncheon chair. In her newest role, she has announced the keynote speaker for this year’s fundraiser. Following ABC News’ Deborah Roberts‘ keynoting the ...