New Friends New Life Luncheon to Feature Tracee Ellis Ross

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Actress, producer, and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross will headline New Friends New Life’s Stand for Her Luncheon on Sept. 24 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Funds raised will support the Dallas nonprofit’s work to serve nearly 400 trafficked and sexually exploited women, teens, and children each year. “Tracee’s journey reflects the power of resilience, self-discovery, … Continued The post New Friends New Life Luncheon to Feature Tracee Ellis Ross appeared first on D Magazine.

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