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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TX Bailout Highlights Inequities Between Poor, Rich Defendants
Nine Texas residents now held in the Dallas County jail system will be bailed out this Thursday and met by reform advocates who say the bail system is not equitable. As in other states, many of those arrested in Texas remain in jail before their criminal cases are resolved and while still legally presumed innocent. […]
Learn MoreSpecial Invitation – Annual Meeting
A Special Invitation for you… Click on the video above for a special invitation from our Executive Director, Dr. Jaime Kowlessar. Join your Faith in Texas family as we continue to Step into Good Trouble in 2022! You are invited to this virtual event to join us as we celebrate our biggest wins from 2021, […]
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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
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 […]
Learn MoreFaith in Texas Executive Director Akilah Wallace Responds to Chauvin Verdict
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
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 […]
Learn MoreAkilah Wallace for WOC: Empathetic Leadership During the Storm
“Lead with an iron fist,” some said. “Never let them see you cry,” others recommended. “You were born to lead,” many affirmed. Countless people have offered advice and encouragement to me as a leader over the years. Yet the idea of empathy in leadership has rarely been addressed. As a Black female nonprofit executive who […]
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In Dallas and beyond, people take to the streets to both salute and dispute Biden win
Amid cheers, honking horns and clanging pans, demonstrators marched through downtown Dallas on Saturday to celebrate Joe Biden’s victorious bid for the White House as citizens around the country similarly rallied in both praise and protest of the election’s outcome. Organizers of the Dallas event said that while the result was cause for celebration, their […]
Learn MoreWes Helm in Reform Austin: Texas Faith Leaders, Count Every Vote
Religious leaders from across Texas are encouraging voters to keep the faith in the U.S. election system and allow for the counting of every legal ballot. Put another way: Trust in the country’s institutions and in each other. … As a community organizer for Faith in Texas, a nonpartisan, interfaith political action group, Rev. Wes Helm has […]
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