Texas Women's Foundation Announces America Ferrera, Award-Winning Actress and New York Times Bestselling Author, as Speaker for the 35th Annual Luncheon on Sept. 29 | Dallas Weekly

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Texas Women's Foundation Announces America Ferrera, Award-Winning Actress and New York Times Bestselling Author, as Speaker for the 35th Annual Luncheon on Sept. 29 | Dallas Weekly

Virtual event is presented by Toyota and powered by The Dallas Mavericks Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) announces the keynote speaker for its 35th Annual Luncheon: America Ferrera, award-winning actress, director, producer, New York Times bestselling author and activist. Themed “Texas for All,” this year’s event will take place virtually on Tuesday, September 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In honor of the 35th anniversary, tickets are […]

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