Tag: Voices United

Voices United Supports the Young Women of IGNITE

Lorie Stockton Voices United welcomed Isabella LoCicero from IGNITE to our Oct. 5 brunch held at the Robson Ranch clubhouse. Currently a student at Baylor University, Isabella is active at the local, state, and national level, advocating for women’s rights. She spoke at the Robson group’s annual IGNITE fundraiser. Since its founding in 2010, IGNITE…

Voices United

Elaine Kushmaul On a hot summer night in August, 14 members of Voices United gathered to discuss the book Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom, by Ilyon Woo. The book is the true adventure of Ellen and William Craft, a couple who escaped slavery in plain sight by disguising Ellen…

A Great Walk in a Great Parade

La Donna Womochel Family and friends came together to ride, walk, and carry Voices United club banners in the 2024 RR 4th of July Parade! With enthusiasm, spirit, and smiles, all those involved waved their American flags to the crowd along the parade route. Those participating enjoyed a cart decorating party on July 3 in…

PUSH—Persevere UNTil Success Happens

La Donna Womochel PUSH is a marvelous support program for students with lived experience in foster care at the University of North Texas. During the monthly club meeting, the members of Voices United were privileged to hear the details of what this program does for students who have aged out of the foster care system…

Voices United Members Talk with Our Hands

Vicki Baker On March 12, 1990, over 1,000 disability rights activists marched from the White House to the U.S. Capitol demanding passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which had stalled in Congress. To illustrate the barriers people with disabilities faced every day, over 60 activists cast aside their wheelchairs and crutches and began…