MY POWER
OF THREE

Through her autobiography, My Power in Three, and the upcoming documentary, Dallas’ 1st History Makers & Leaders, Verna continues to inspire others to walk in faith and embrace their calling. Verna shares her journey of serving the homeless and addressing hunger, all while collaborating with some of Dallas’ most influential leaders across political lines. After 50 years of tireless volunteerism, Verna was inspired to create a documentary titled Dallas’ 1st History Makers & Leaders. This project highlights her decades of service advocating for Dallas County’s most vulnerable populations, improving lives, and elevating the value of the African-American community. Her efforts led to the establishment of the North Texas Food Bank in 1981 and Dallas’ first 24-hour emergency shelter in 1983, which became the Austin Street Shelter.

Her incredible contributions have earned her recognition from President Joe Biden, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and the Dallas County Commissioners, including Judge Clay L. Jenkins, Dr. Elba Garcia, John Wiley Price, Dr. Theresa M. Daniel, and Andrew Sommerman. She has also been honored by Mayor Scott LeMay of Garland and Mayor Eric Johnson of Dallas. In her documentary, Verna candidly shares her struggles, resilience, and faith, acknowledging that people have entered her life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.

Dallas’ 1st History Makers & Leaders will feature personal interviews with many of Dallas and Texas’ trailblazing Black leaders, including elected and appointed officials. These stories celebrate their heroism and their lasting impact on neighborhoods, cities, counties, states, and the nation.

To bring this vision to life, Verna has enlisted the expertise of her nephew Miguel Booker, a digital designer; her niece Deirdra Govan, owner of Deirdragovan.com; Tim White, owner of nLife Media Group; and Sartaj Singh Pannu, a renowned film director, screenwriter, and producer.