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Clergy, Immigrant Justice Leaders Respond to Uvalde Massacre

May 25, 2022

Clergy leaders from Faith in Texas and their national organization, Faith in Action, responded to the massacre in Uvalde, Texas, that has so far left 21 people dead, including 19 elementary school students. The Rev. Dr. Jaime Kowlesser and the Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews are available for interviews. Their sentiments are below.  The Rev. Dr. Jaime […]

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Dallas & Nat’l Clergy Release Statement on Beth Israel Hostage Situation

January 19, 2022

Local and National Clergy Share Statements on Beth Israel Hostage Situation This is a moment to practice the radical solidarity and revolutionary love that keeps us united across all faiths and none.” Rev. Michael Ray Mathews Dallas – We thank God that the hostages from Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX have emerged safely. All of […]

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Akilah Wallace To Depart Role As Executive Director of Faith in Texas; Dr. Jaime Kowlessar To Serve As Interim Executive Director

October 27, 2021

DALLAS, TX – Faith in Texas, a federation of Faith in Action, announces that executive director Akilah Wallace will be stepping down from her role on October 31. Taking on her position as interim executive director is Dr. Jaime Kowlessar, senior pastor at Dallas City Temple. “I’m extremely grateful to Faith in Texas leaders and […]

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Faith in Texas Executive Director Akilah Wallace Responds to Chauvin Verdict

April 21, 2021

Faith in Texas Executive Director Akilah Wallace issued the following statement in response to former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all counts related to his murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. “George Floyd should still be alive. As should all the other precious lives lost at the hands of […]

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Faith in Texas Joins Over 100 Faith Leaders to Sign Letter Supporting Texas George Floyd Act

April 7, 2021

Today, Faith in Texas, along with CAIR, Texas Impact, and faith leaders across the state, held a virtual press conference in support of the Texas George Floyd Act. More than 100 leaders and organizations from diverse faith and religious backgrounds have signed on in support of the Texas George Floyd Act (HB 88) and all […]

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Grassroots Community Organizations Launch COVID-19 Mass Bailout Campaign in Celebration of Juneteenth

June 19, 2020

The Larry Hoover Project in partnership with Faith in Texas and For Oak Cliff is launching Operation Exodus, a large-scale bailout initiative in response to COVID-19 spreading at alarming rates in jails and prisons. Operation Exodus is a collaborative effort fueled by grassroots organizations, community leaders, small businesses, and formerly incarcerated people to free those […]

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Faith in Texas Responds to Protests in Support of Black Lives

May 30, 2020

For Immediate Release As people of faith, we believe that peace can only be realized when the human dignity of every person is fully upheld and honored. For far too long, too many in our communities have been made to feel that their cries are falling on deaf ears. If we have ears to hear […]

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Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Partners with Mano Amiga and Faith in Texas to Free People From Jail as Coronavirus Spreads

April 16, 2020

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights has expanded its #MassBailOut campaign, partnering with Mano Amiga and Faith in Texas to swiftly and responsibly release people from jails in Dallas and Hays County to help flatten the curve as the coronavirus threat intensifies. Not only are jails dangerously overcrowded—making social distancing impossible—and low on necessary hygiene resources as […]

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Faith in Texas and Partners Call on Judges, Sheriff, to Protect Incarcerated People in the COVID-19 Crisis

March 25, 2020

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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