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For Immediate Release Faith in Texas and partners are calling on the Dallas County Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Judges, and Sheriff Marian Brown to act now to protect all of us –– our incarcerated loved ones, and those who work in courts, jails, and prisons, as well as our entire community. Read the full letters […]
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For Immediate Release Faith in Texas and partners are calling on the Dallas County Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Judges, Sheriff Marian Brown, Dallas County Commissioners, and District Attorney John Creuzot to act now to protect all of us –– our incarcerated loved ones, and those who work in courts, jails, and prisons, as well as […]
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For Immediate Release On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Faith in Texas and other members of the Communities United for a Greater Dallas Coalition petitioned Dallas city and county officials to establish a moratorium on all evictions and utility shut-offs for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and 90 days thereafter. Read the full letter below […]
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Faith in Texas Executive Director Akilah Wallace has been named the 2019 Philanthropist of the Year by the Young Black and Giving Back Institute (YBGB). YBGB strives to educate, inspire, and empower young black professionals, influencers, social entrepreneurs, and activists to effectively invest in changing their communities through philanthropy. “Thank you to YBGB Institute for […]
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On Wednesday, April 24, the Dallas City Council voted 10-4 to pass an ordinance that will require employers to provide earned paid sick time for Dallas workers. In response, a broad coalition of working people, faith leaders, public health professionals, labor leaders and social justice organizations issued the following statement: “On this historic day, the […]
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DALLAS – Today, a coalition of grassroots and faith-based leaders across Dallas County are applauding District Attorney John Creuzot for unveiling policy proposals that will help put an end to unjust practices that have criminalized the Dallas community for decades. The coalition, which includes Faith in Texas, ACLU of Texas, and Texas Organizing Project, is […]
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For Immediate Release Contact: Lola Vinson, Faith in Texas, 972.890.1113, lvinson@faithintx.org More than 20 churches and community organizations across Dallas County participated in weekend events to engage their congregations in this year’s election. DALLAS – Faith in Texas over the weekend hosted the Super Soul Sunday: Rock the Righteous Vote celebration, joined by Reverend Jesse […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 3, 2018 Dear Faith in Texas Family, Due to strategic differences, the Faith in Texas Board of Directors has moved to transition its co-directors, Dr. Lydia Bean and Rev. Edwin Robinson, out of the organization and pursue new leadership. We sincerely thank Dr. Bean and Rev. Robinson for their commitment to […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2018 CONTACT: Lola Vinson Director of Communications Faith in Texas 972-890-1113 lvinson@faithintx.org Dallas District Attorney Candidates, Faith Leaders Tour Prison and Discuss Criminal Justice Reform Faith in Texas led “God in Chains” visit to Sanders Estes, underscored the DA’s role in reducing prison populations DALLAS – The candidates for Dallas District […]
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