The best kind of leadership does not announce itself. It shows up in board meetings that stretch past dinner, in checks written without press releases, and in phone calls returned on Saturday mornings. In Texarkana, that kind of leadership is embodied by Judy Kelley Morgan. … Her fingerprints can be found in nearly every nonprofit institution in Texarkana. Not in headlines or grand gestures, but present in organizations that educate students, heal the sick, nurture creativity, and stand with the vulnerable.
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… When most people think of Thanksgiving dinner, the turkey is often front and center, and rightfully so. Now, I wasn’t there, but I assume some sort of turkey was present at the first Thanksgiving between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. So, it has earned its place in the spotlight from a longevity standpoint. … Over the years, I have had turkeys prepared in many ways. There is, of course, roasted, smoked, and our focus for this article, fried turkey!
Jordan Kennedy Evans, a proud Texarkana native, now calls Sarasota, Florida, home with her husband David and their two daughters, Willa Mae (6) and Abby Jean (2). … Professionally, Jordan serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Native American Advancement Foundation (NAAF). Under her leadership, NAAF has expanded its impact across the Tohono O’odham Nation, securing state and federal funding while cultivating partnerships that are both culturally appropriate and community-centered.
