Tashara Parker is a 4X Emmy award-winning journalist, founder of #TheBunMinistry, a national advocate for natural hair movements, and host of #Rooted on WFAA in Dallas, TX. Beloved for her bold, direct reporting and advocacy, Tashara's powerful storytelling and sense of humor have earned her a diverse following and broad platform.
MEET TASHARA PARKER
Luminary speaker, powerhouse journalist, enchanting host, and
an emcee extraordinaire
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Tashara Parker is a dynamic speaker, journalist, host, and emcee, captivating audiences with her insightful perspectives and engaging presence.
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A sought-after speaker and a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), Tashara has shared her powerful messages at more than 200 events across the country. Her expertise in these areas, combined with her natural charisma and passion, make her an exceptional choice to ignite inspiration and drive positive change in any setting.
Watch Tashara in Action
From centered stage talks to anchoring the news to reporting in the field, Tashara has done it all with honesty, integrity, and grace. She is known and greatly admired by her viewers for staying true to herself, speaking truth, and breaking barriers.
TASHARA'S ORGANIZATION
USING HER PLATFORM TO IGNITE A MOVEMENT
Loud Women Lead, a collective effort with supporters from the community on a mission to position women & girls to rise and lead with confidence and authenticity. Loud Women Lead believes that every woman has the potential to be a powerful leader, and is committed to providing the resources, mentorship, and support necessary to help them unlock their full potential.
In October 2020, Tashara sparked a global conversation following backlash for a natural bun hairstyle she wore on-air. Praised
by viewers, her Twitter response achieved virality, igniting a national discussion surrounding natural hair discrimination, and evolving organically with the launch of her “Bun Ministry” movement – a rapidly budding space to celebrate, educate and empower individuals on the journey and love for all things natural hair.
