These four ladies are running for judicial seats in Tarrant County to increase diversity and representation in the courts. Ebony Turner, Crystal Gayden, Lesa Pamplin & MarQ Clayton share what they hope to accomplish. Page 6
Actress Karen Abercrombie will be in Fort Worth for Film Screening & Discussion, presented by Drop the Drugs and Local Zeta Chapter Page 10 OCTOBER 2022
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