When Froswa’ Booker-Drew joined the leadership of the State Fair of Texas, her goal was to engage the South Dallas community, which many in the neighborhood...
Froswa’ Booker-Drew is leaving her position as vice president of community affairs and strategic alliances on April 15, according to an email she sent late last week to many South Dallas organizations.
These community members say the reason for her departure is related to money and a lack of opportunity for promotions. Booker-Drew did not return calls seeking comment. “The time between 2019 and 2022, about two years of that was COVID,” he said. “So we didn’t have any promotions, pay raises or bonus payments during that time period.”
Glieber said that the process of hiring a replacement is still in the early stages, but he has been having conversations with community members about the situation. He said that the State Fair plans on investing in and supporting South Dallas. “This lady didn’t just bring us together as nonprofit leaders,” she said. “She cared about us as people.”
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