There’s a story that I tell in my latest book, “Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I’m Entitled to the C-Suite” that chronicles a tense ride down I-30 West with my mother. It was well past the admissions deadline at Texas Christian University, because the college that offered me a full-ride scholarship by mail, took it back when they saw that I was not what they expected–Black. My…
Thrilled to take the stage with fellow alum and sportscaster @Newy Scruggs as we host the TCU Black Excellence Gala in celebration of the university’s sesquicentennial. It will be a night of awards and moving performances from students and alumni. I’m especially looking forward to the Gospel Word of Truth Reunion Choir and will likely be holding myself back from joining them somewhere backstage because that choir defined…
It is officially Women’s History Month. However, on the last day of Black History Month my university, Texas Christian University, honored me as a significant history maker in the school’s narrative. I was 19 when I made history at TCU the first time (there were a couple other firsts), and I didn’t know it. I was just doing what I knew to be right. However, no one had…
TCU scholars: I’m thrilled to join fellow TCU Schieffer College Board of Visitors members – most of whom are also Horned Frog alumni —who will share a panel discussion for students called “Trailblazing Times” Nov. 15. The virtual event will feature board members who will share with current students how the work world has changed, why these changes matter and discuss workforce trends with the intent to…
I’m headed your way, Texas Christian University Bob Schieffer School of Strategic Communicationy. It’s time to go deep. I’ll bring a PR case from my experience, and we’ll dissect how dialogic ethics could have improved results. This is an honors course, so I plan to challenge your thinking. Thank you Dr. Lambiase and Dr. English for having me. See you there!