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Dallas Grassroots and Faith Leaders Respond to COVID-19 and Its Impact on Incarcerated Populations in Dallas County

March 23, 2020

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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Faith in Texas and Partners Call on Elected Officials to Protect Our Community From Eviction and Utility Shut-Off During the COVID-19 Crisis

March 18, 2020

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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Akilah Wallace Named Philanthropist of the Year by YBGB Institute

August 28, 2019

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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Dallas City Council Stands with Working People by Passing Paid Sick Time

April 25, 2019

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 Community Leaders Applaud DA Creuzot for Latest Justice Reform Proposals

April 11, 2019

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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Dallas Faith Group Hosts Souls to the Polls Events with Reverend Jesse Jackson Ahead of Midterm Elections

October 31, 2018

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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FAITH IN TEXAS LEADERSHIP TRANSITION

October 3, 2018

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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GOD IN CHAINS PRISON VISIT

July 19, 2018

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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CLERGY UNITE AGAINST RACISM

May 3, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2018 CONTACT: Rev. Wes Helm Organizer Faith in Texas 254-291-3178 whelm@faithintx.org Clergy Unite to Speak Against Racism and Hatred in Euless City Council Race Over the past weeks, Council Candidate Salman Bhojani has been subject to attacks on his faith and ethnicity, including insinuatory remarks from his Representative in the […]

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