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The Dallas Theater Center was one of the TACA New Works Fund recipients for I AM DELIVERED’T by Jonathan Norton. [Photo: Lara Jo Hightower]
TACA Announces Diverse Group of Four 2023 New Works Recipients
by Lance Murray | Nov 10, 2023
A diverse group of four arts organizations representing multidisciplinary new works will share the $125,000 distribution made possible by presenting sponsor Texas Instruments, TACA announced.
by Lance Murray |
Sep 22, 2023
Kristina Janssens will be responsible for leading Comerica's Compliance Program enterprise-wide and will ensure it continues to evolve and grow as regulatory expectations continue to increase.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 30, 2023
"Since data is crucial for maintaining ongoing DEIB initiatives and dedication, Kanarys leads the way in establishing quantifiable DEIB strategies, thanks to its data-centric methodology aimed at creating a fairer future for all work settings," says Google CDO and Kanary's Board Member Melonie Parker.
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by Lance Murray |
May 31, 2023
Kelley Cornish will lead the foundation, a Dallas-based workforce development and community building organization committed to building bridges to opportunity. "Bringing Kelley in to lead the foundation is a strategic and advantageous relationship that will help our efforts in a unique and inventive way," said foundation Chairman T.D. Jakes.
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Ahmad Goree, COO and director of engagement of Dallas Southern Pride [Photo: DSP]
Dallas Southern Pride Names New COO, Director of Engagement in the Runup to Juneteenth Unity Weekend
by Lance Murray | May 8, 2023
Ahmad Goree succeeds the late Kirk Myers-Hill, who was president of Dallas Southern Pride, a premier organization hosting pride events throughout the Dallas area. Myers-Hill died in April; Goree said he's committed to continuing his work "to promote equality and justice for all." Dallas Southern Pride is now gearing up for the Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration June 15-20.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 26, 2023
Kendra Mack recently relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to lead Kanarys' DEIB consulting practice. The firm said she is a dynamic speaker and expert facilitator committed to ensuring every employee feels valued.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 4, 2023
Tellis Bethel will lead Toyota's longstanding efforts to advance diversity and inclusion through an integrated, holistic strategy that addresses the workplace, the marketplace, and society and reflects its core value of respect for people, the company said.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 23, 2023
Kanarys and MAC Diversity Recruiters have joined forces to help organizations create more diverse and inclusive workplaces through data-driven diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging solutions and recruitment expertise.
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Left to right: Joanne Stephane, Heather McBride Leef, Dan Berner [Photos: Deloitte]
Deloitte’s New DEI Institute Announced at Westlake’s Deloitte University
by David Seeley | May 17, 2022
Deloitte University—the financial services and consulting giant's 'cultural home' in the Fort Worth suburb of Westlake—will be a key site for impactful events of Deloitte's new DEI Institute.
Launched with a goal of pursuing "sustained equity and belonging for all," the institute will "convene and collaborate with organizations and thought leaders to share resources and accelerate impact," says Dan Berner, Deloitte's North Texas managing partner.
Launched with a goal of pursuing "sustained equity and belonging for all," the institute will "convene and collaborate with organizations and thought leaders to share resources and accelerate impact," says Dan Berner, Deloitte's North Texas managing partner.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Apr 7, 2022
As the relatively new executive director of the Urban Land Institute Dallas-Fort Worth, Tamela Thornton promotes dialogues and actions in commercial real estate that lead to transformed communities. ...
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by David Seeley |
Sep 28, 2021
The automaker brands will sponsor the Marcus Graham Project's annual iCR8 Boot Camp for three years starting in 2022—the organization's 15-year anniversary. The bootcamp will provide real-world exposure and experience to diverse marketing and media aspirants, helping them bolster meaningful industry careers.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Dec 16, 2020
Past Investment Challenge winners include McKinney-based ShearShare, Houston-based GroupRaise, and Austin-based Journey Foods. Applications are open now until Jan. 22.
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Tech-Centric Timmy Awards Announces Winners of First Annual Dallas Event
by Lauren Hawkins | Oct 15, 2020
On Oct. 29, the Dallas winners will compete on the national stage for the chance to win a National Timmy Award.
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by Chantal Canales |
Sep 16, 2020
The grant will be used to give thousands of Texas students access to robotics and STEM learning resources.
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by Sophia Gonzalez |
Sep 15, 2020
TWU's chancellor says diversity and lived experience are drivers for innovation.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 1, 2020
The combination of two pandemics—one centered on a virus and the other on race—has led to a pivotal point in history. Dallas Startup Week's Social Impact Track tackles the question of how this year's events could lead to meaningful and lasting change.
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