MAKING BLACK HISTORY TODAY: Dallas leaders Dr. Jasmine Collier (Education Leader) and Loletha Horton (Park South YMCA) discuss Black leadership, the enduring impact of HBCUs, and the challenges of being caregivers while building a professional legacy.

On this episode of Making Black History Today, hosts Liz and Porter sit down with two dynamic Dallas leaders: Dr. Jasmine Collier and Loletha Horton, MBA.

What You'll Discover in this Episode:

• Loletha’s deep roots in South Dallas and the community that shaped her.

• Dr. Collier’s work in education leadership and Loletha’s impactful role at the Park South YMCA.

• How their backgrounds influence their leadership styles and approaches to caretaking for their families.

This episode highlights resilience, purpose, and leadership, showing how leaders with deep community roots can make an extraordinary impact every day.

Key Moments;

• Loletha’s South Dallas Story: 9:21

• Impact of HBCUs: 11:00

• 55th Anniversary of the Park South YMCA: 24:55

• White Velvet Cake (A Personal/Caretaking Story): 34:25

• What “Making Black History Today” means to you: 43:05

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