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New Author: Gay Polk-Payton
Meet Gay Polk-Payton. The title of her book is I’m not passing judgement, I’m just saying… This has been a Public Service Announcement. Polk-Payton is one of the latest authors signed with Teardrops Publishing, LLC. The book is a collection of her thoughts. It is kind of where “mother wit” meets her law degree. Polk-Payton talks about 7 facets of life from her perspective and her … Continue reading New Author: Gay Polk-Payton
Shametra McGregor: Special Guest at the The Ladies of The Secret Place Book Club
Please join The Ladies of The Secret Place Book Club and their special guest, Shametra McGregor, Author of Chronicles of a Mended Heart. Saturday, June 28, 2014 1:00 p.m. YMCA North Austin 1000 W. Rundberg Ln. Austin, Texas 78758 Phone: 512.973.9622 From volunteering, advocating to celebrity interviews, Shametra McGregor is not your typical “girl next door.” She is an Author, a contributing writer for Ujima Magazine and … Continue reading Shametra McGregor: Special Guest at the The Ladies of The Secret Place Book Club
Shubhada Saxena, SAIVA, 2014 YWCA Women of the Year Award
Shubhada Saxena has worked hard to improve the lives of immigrant seniors in Austin. Her organization SAIVA enables seniors to give back to their community. In the beginning the organization was solely supported by Shubhada’s family foundation, the Saxena Foundation, to help provide transportation to seniors to enable them to volunteer. Saxena’s long term goal is to create culture sensitive senior housing. Saxena has … Continue reading Shubhada Saxena, SAIVA, 2014 YWCA Women of the Year Award
Sheryl Cole, Austin City Council Mayor Pro-Tem, YWCA 2014 Women of the Year Award
Sheryl Cole currently holds the office of Mayor Pro-Tem on the Austin City Council. She is the first Black women to serve on the Austin City Council and the constant factor of change in the community. Cole challenges racism and empowers women each day as she works to improve the community as a council member. Cole uses her role to help minority women with their … Continue reading Sheryl Cole, Austin City Council Mayor Pro-Tem, YWCA 2014 Women of the Year Award
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