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 […]
Learn MoreDallas Community Leaders Applaud DA Creuzot for Latest Justice Reform Proposals
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 […]
Learn MoreDallas Faith Group Hosts Souls to the Polls Events with Reverend Jesse Jackson Ahead of Midterm Elections
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 […]
Learn MoreFAITH IN TEXAS LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
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 […]
Learn MoreGOD IN CHAINS PRISON VISIT
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 […]
Learn MoreCLERGY UNITE AGAINST RACISM
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 […]
Learn MoreBAIL PRACTICE LAWSUIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2018 CONTACTS: Brittany White LIVE FREE Organizer Faith in Texas (937) 546-1668 bwhite@faithintx.org Daniel Barrera Texas Organizing Project Education Fund (214) 957-6234 dbarrera@organizetexas.org Faith in Texas, Texas Organizing Project Education Fund Join Dallas County Bail Practices Lawsuit to Demand Public Access to Bail Proceedings DALLAS — Today, social justice organizations […]
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