Barbara's Message In The Community

Barbara joined the the Statewide Disproportionality Task Force, co-sponsored by Texas Child Protective Services and Casey Family Programs.

The Task Force will began its work on September 11 and 12, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Austin. Leaders from across the state discussed data showing that African American youth are disproportionately represented within the CPS system.

The Glamour Panel On Women, Race, And Beauty

Barbara took part in a panel discussion on November 27 at Glamour Magazine’s headquarters in NYC. “Women, Race, and Beauty” consisted of a conversation about race among a diverse group of six women, plus a moderator from NPR. The event was sparked by a racially charged incident at Glamour, and Barbara contributed a sociological view of women and race to the conversation. Coverage of the event will appear in the March 2008 issue of Glamour. [Read More]