Dallas Mavericks CEO Sinto Marshall and Emmy Award-winning actress Niecy Nash-Betts will be honored at Sheryl Magazine's Women of Influence Luncheon in North Texas on Friday, March 15th .
The Dallas-based publication on Monday announced a list of honorees deemed to have made an unforgettable impact in their respective fields. The event will celebrate 10 women of color who have left an important footprint.
In addition to Nash-Betts and Marshall, the list includes Patricia Bailey, Joya Hayes, Tashara Parker, Effie Dennison, Kim Roxie, Tanya Lombardo, Tia Bradley and Hope Rush. .
Niecy Nash-Betts, born Carol Dennis Ensley, is an actress and comedian who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry and achieved great success. She has won numerous awards for her acting on the big and small screen, including two Emmy nominations for her role on the television show 'Getting On.' She has also appeared on popular television shows such as “Reno 911!” She has appeared in films such as “Selma'' and “Downsizing.''
Nash-Betts also appeared in Dahmer – The Monster: The Story of Jeffrey Dahmer, playing Glenda Cleveland. For her performance, she won the 2023 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. In addition to her acting career, she is also a writer and producer and is also known for her philanthropic work.
Sinto Marshall is the first black woman in NBA history to become the CEO of a franchise. She is known for her strong leadership skills and her commitment to diversity and inclusion. Before she joined the Mavericks, Marshall spent more than 36 years at AT&T, where she became the company's first African-American senior vice president and chief diversity officer.
Since becoming CEO of the Mavs, Marshall has created several initiatives to build a culture of accountability and transparency within the organization and promote diversity and inclusion within the Mavericks and the broader community. We have implemented it.
Dr. Cheryl Porote Williamson, Editor-in-Chief of Cheryl Magazine and Founder of Soul Reborn, said, “I embody the spirit of a change-maker, connector, and educator, inspiring women to close the opportunity gap through exemplary leadership. I tried to praise him,” he said.
This year's luncheon will be themed “Pioneers and Game Changers” and will be held at Gleneagles Country Club in Plano. Proceeds from this event will be used to award scholarships to deserving minority college students in the Dallas area who are embarking on a career in journalism or film studies.
