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L to R: Byron Sanders, Kimberly Williams, and Taylor Toynes are the subjects of three "Giving Voice" short films in a series called "Black CEOs, In Their Own Words." The latest doc, tracking the life of Toynes, will be screened this Thursday at the Texas Theater in Oak Cliff. [Photo: The Dallas Foundation]
‘Black CEOs’ Docu Short on For Oak Cliff Co-Founder To Be Screened Thursday
by David Seeley | Feb 5, 2024
Screening this Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff, the third film in the documentary short film series "Black CEOs, In Their Own Words" tells the life story of For Oak Cliff Co-Founder and Executive Director Taylor Toynes.
by Quincy Preston |
Jan 26, 2024
New Chief Executive Officer Lisa New took the helm of the Dallas Zoo earlier this month as the zoo looks to make its "next big leap."
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 12, 2023
The Dallas Foundation, in partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies, handed out $455K in "pay it forward" grants to Water Cooler at Pegasus Park nonprofits. The unique investments aimed to kickstart change—the kind that shows teamwork can multiply impact.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Aug 30, 2022
From a literacy organization to a farm and neighbor space to a nonprofit startup accelerator, the 25 first-ever recipients of The Dallas Foundation's Racial Equity Fund grants are working to make Dallas a more equitable and thriving city. The fund, launched in late 2021, seeks to address the ongoing disparities that directly impact Dallas’ Black and Hispanic residents.
The Dallas Foundation's president and CEO says he's confident the investments "will propel true, tangible change in the community."
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AT&T Gifts $500,000 to Dallas Agencies That Help Black and Underserved Communities
by Quincy Preston | Sep 18, 2020
Donations are being made through AT&T's "Believe Dallas" initiative.
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by Chantal Canales |
Jul 22, 2020
The Together for Tomorrow cohort is comprised of ten education-focused nonprofits that will collaborate on how to support parents, students, and teachers throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
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by Mallory Houser |
Jul 6, 2017
At the end of the four-week camp, students will perform their own recorded music live at For Oak Cliff's back-to-school festival on Aug. 12.
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by Heather Noel |
Apr 21, 2017
Clips from the documentary still in production will be screened Sunday as part of the inaugural EARTHxFilm festival.
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