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Award-winning actress, director and producer America Ferrera spoke with members of Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) at their annual luncheon. The conversation was moderated by Laysha Ward, an executive at Target. As the principal fundraiser for TXWF, the luncheon raised more than $926,000. Roslyn Dawson Thompson is president and CEO of Texas Women’s Foundation.

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