About this Event
WHO
Hosted by the nonprofit League of Women Voters – Tyler/Smith County in partnership with the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Empowerment Community Development Corporation (EmpowermentCDC.org), this special luncheon brings together community leaders, educators, civic organizations, and supporters to celebrate women’s leadership and legacy.
WHAT
Women’s History Month Luncheon 2026 — A Tribute Honoring Dee Brock
An inspiring one-day celebration recognizing the life, leadership, and historic contributions of Dee Brock — Educator, Trendsetter, and Founder of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The keynote address will be delivered by former Tyler Mayor Barbara Bass.
WHEN
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
11:30 AM
WHERE
Empowerment Community Development Corporation Campus
Home of the Veretta and Jesse E. Rider Fine and Performing Arts Centre
and the Texas African American Museum
309 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tyler, Texas
WHY
This special Women’s History Month luncheon honors Dee Brock for her extraordinary legacy as an educator, innovator, and cultural pioneer.
From teaching Problems of Democracy to high school students in the 1960s, to creating and directing the world-famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, to serving as a founding faculty member at El Centro College and leading the nation in adopting distance learning initiatives, Dee Brock’s career reflects excellence, innovation, and empowerment for generations of women.
This event celebrates women who shape history, inspire leadership, and leave a lasting impact on education, culture, and community.
TICKETS
Online Presale • Open Seating
$40 in advance via Eventbrite
SPONSORSHIP & INFORMATION
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 903-617-9445
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
309 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 309 West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Tyler, United States
USD 44.52
