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Women’s History Month Rally Inspires Women

Leaders in Murphy, Texas

MEERA SHANKAR
Murphy, TX
n Saturday, March 22, 2025,
the Women’s History Month
ORally at the Murphy Activi-
ty Center brought together a vibrant
gathering of women leaders, activists,
and community members to honor
the strength, resilience, and impact of
women in local government.
The event, moderated by June
Jenkins, President of NAACP Collin
County, featured an impressive lineup
of panelists who shared their journeys,
challenges, and insights into public
service and leadership. The distin-
guished speakers included:
• Elizabeth Abraham – Murphy City
Council
• Dr. Jene Butler – Murphy City
Council
• Dr. Tamara Thomas – Douglass Vi-
sions
• Vanessa Pacheco – Richardson ISD
Board of Trustees
The afternoon began with net- sion-making roles.
working and photo sessions, followed In a symbolic gesture, Dr. Jene
by a heartfelt welcome from Eliza- Butler read a formal resolution on
beth Abraham, Murphy City Mayor Women’s History Month, official-
Pro Tem. June Jenkins opened the ly recognized by the Murphy City
program with powerful remarks on Council, honoring the contributions
the significance of Women’s History of women in shaping inclusive policies
Month and the growing presence of for their communities.
Women of Color in elected office. Before closing, June Jenkins
A highlight of the rally was the extended an open invitation to the
panel discussion titled “Inspiring NAACP Freedom Fund Scholarship
Women of Color to Serve in Local Luncheon, encouraging ongoing sup-
Government,” where panelists shared port for youth education and women’s
personal experiences, challenges, and leadership initiatives.
victories. The discussion emphasized The event was proudly supported
the importance of representation, ad- by several organizations, including:
vocacy, and mentorship, drawing en- UNITED SIKHS, NAACP Collin
thusiastic engagement from attendees. County, Good Citizens of DFW, Dou-
Adding to the emotional depth of glass Visions Committee, Texas Indi-
the event was a spectacular and heart- an Christian Coalition, Texas Muslim
felt speech by Tripat Kaur, daughter Women’s Foundation, Richardson
of Gurvinder Singh, who inspired the Diversity Civic Engagement, Council
audience with her moving words about American Islamic Relations Action,
leadership, legacy, and the role of young and the Center of Excellence in Com-
women in shaping the future. Her mes- munity Services.
sage resonated deeply, reminding ev- The event concluded with a clos-
eryone that the next generation is ready ing prayer by Dr. Tamara Thomas,
to lead with compassion and courage. leaving attendees uplifted, empow-
Earlier in the program, Mona ered, and deeply inspired. The energy
Kafeel of the Texas Muslim Women’s throughout the event was electric, as
Foundation delivered a compelling women from all walks of life connect-
address titled “The Call to Action ed, celebrated, and reaffirmed their
of WHM,” urging greater female commitment to shaping a more inclu-
participation in leadership and deci- sive and equitable future for all.

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