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Celebrating Community, One Storytime at a Time
RISE: Restore Inner Beauty & Self Love Effectively
RISE (Restore Inner beauty & Self-love Effectively) is a nonprofit organization committed to uplifting young girls in Southeast Texas by helping them cultivate deep, lasting self-love and embrace their inner beauty with confidence and purpose.
Rooted in empowerment, RISE creates meaningful, community-based support through mentorship, wellness-centered events, creative expression, and safe spaces for girls to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Our mission is to nurture emotional well-being, encourage self-discovery, and equip the next generation of young women with the tools they need to thrive, both inside and out.
RISE believes that when a girl knows her worth, she can rise above anything.
Support this cause at our upcoming event
Get ready to pour back into you! Join us on Sunday, September 28th in Beaumont, Texas, for an empowering women’s brunch filled with inspiration, connection and growth. Open to women 18 and up, RISE offers uplifting speakers, hands-on activities and powerful networking opportunities to help you reconnect, recharge and RISE.
The goal of RISE is to Restore Inner beauty and Self-love Effectively for every woman who attends. Tickets are $20. Space is limited. Don’t miss your chance to step into your power and RISE.
Celebrating Community, One Storytime at a Time
Tia’s Tales is a grassroots literacy initiative led by Tia Johnson, hosted once a month in libraries throughout Southeast Texas. Each event brings families together in a safe, welcoming space to celebrate the joy of reading through engaging story times and hands on arts and crafts.
More than just a reading program, Tia’s Tales is about building community. It sparks imagination, supports local libraries, and helps strengthen family connections. Recognized by the Texas Library Association newsletter, Tia’s Tales continues to inspire a love of literacy and creativity in every child it reaches.
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Tia Johnson is an award-winning Daybreak and Midday anchor at 12News in Beaumont, Texas. Since joining the 12News team in October 2023, Johnson has been nominated for two awards from the Press Club of Southeast Texas. She also launched Tia’s Tales, a grassroots literacy initiative held once a month in local libraries.
A true Texan, Johnson was born and raised in Houston and is a proud graduate of Prairie View A&M University. She began her journalism career in Lufkin at KTRE before venturing beyond the Lone Star State to WBAY in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association honored her with a 2nd place award for “Online Personality.” She then moved to Kansas City, Missouri, serving as a reporter and fill-in anchor at FOX4 WDAF, covering impactful stories including an in-depth investigation into unsafe apartments that drew attention from city leaders and a congressman.
Johnson is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), and the Junior League of Beaumont. She actively volunteers in schools throughout Beaumont and Port Arthur, embracing opportunities to promote diversity and inclusion in journalism while mentoring young journalists, kids, and teens.
Outside the newsroom, she enjoys reading, exploring new restaurants, spending time with family, and giving back to the community.
ABOUT TIA
From the Camera to the Community — Tia’s Journey of Impact.
HEAR FROM THOSE WHO'VE BEEN IMPACTED THROUGH TIA'S COMMITMENT AND SERVICE
"My twins and I came to your Tia's Tales this morning and I previously invited you to speak at Blanchette Elem. I wanted to personally thank you for what you're doing for our community and show you support!"
— Aysha Sanders D.
"...Love your involvement with the communities..."
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Carolyn Dabney E. , Viewer and Community Member
"...I love what you bring to our community! Thank you!"
Teresa Bean H.