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BLACK HISTORY: WYLIE AVE.
of urban renewal efforts and the reality that followed in Pittsburgh’s Hill District.
The Hill District’s economy and social scene were booming. Businesses lined Wylie and Centre Avenue and many bragged you did not have to leave the Hill District, everything was there.
Wylie Ave is a historical street that made up the Hill district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Groups of African Americans congregated to the Hill District neighborhood after WWI to work in labor. The Hill District was made up of entertainment and multiple business and was known for the nightlife.
Industry recruiters urged African Americans to seek relief from the Jim Crow segregated south, bringing groups of African Americans to Pittsburgh as early as 1880. African Americans supplied labor for the mines, mills, and businesses in Pittsburgh. Years later, the need for cheap labor after WWI brought a new wave of African Americans North. In Pittsburgh, many African Americans congregated in the Hill District neighborhood just East of Downtown.
“The crossroads of the world” because people flocked to the Hill District for the rich cultural offerings including, sports, arts, and entertainment.
The neighborhood offered a welcoming community to anyone and everyone; “The word ‘HillDistrict’ means many things to many people. To many thousands it means the gateway to a life more abundant”. It was a racially, socially, and economically diverse community.
The unique story of Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood may just be the largest “used to be’s” worth preserving and sharing. The following findings trace the hopes and promises of urban renewal efforts and the reality that followed in Pittsburgh’s Hill District through a chronological georeferenced maps of historic businesses. The following traces trace the hopes and promises
The Crawford Grill, Hurricane Lounge, Savoy Ballroom, New Granada Theater, and Musicians Club were among the long list of interracial bars and clubs that lined Wylie Avenue. Jazz musicians like Ramsey Lewis, Oscar Peterson, Cannonball Adderly, Billy Eckstine, and Lena Horne entertained in the Hill. Many talented musicians would visit the known clubs after their performances in the city, like Rudy Vallee and Paul Whitman.
The U.S Housing Act of 1937 was introduced to eliminate “unsafe and unsanitary” housing conditions, limit and eradicate slums, and to provide decent, safe, sanitary dwellings across America. As a result of the federal law, in the August of 1937, Pittsburgh’s City Council created the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, the HACP. Under Truman’s Fair Deal, the Housing Act was amended in 1949, now promising federal funds towards the “twin processes of urban redevelopment and public
Because of the 1949 Act, between 1949 and 1973 almost one million
Americans were displaced. 2,500 neighborhoods in 1,000 different U.S. cities were redeveloped. In Pittsburgh there was no difference. In fact, Pittsburgh was a national leader in many urban renewal efforts. The Hill District became the focus of Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Housing Authority because of its excessive urban blight, specifically in the Lower Hill District.
Five Stillman College Student-Athletes Named Academic All-District®
By Chris Megginsontheir combined performances on the diamond and in the classroom. All three will now advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. First-, second and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced June 6 for softball and June 7 for baseball.
To be nominated for the award, student-athletes must be a starter or primary reserve player that has played in at least 50% of competitions. They must also have at least a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) or higher and be a sophomore both academically and athletically that has been enrolled at the institution for at least one full calendar year.
in 2023, recording a .980 fielding percentage. Offensively, she led the SSAC with 21 walks and 14 hit by pitches. She was third on the team with 28 RBIs and scored 30 runs, while hitting .218 for the Tigers.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Five Stillman College student-athletes have been named to their respective 2022-23 Academic All-District® Team, NAIA Division, selected by College Sports Communicators.
Madison Bubel, Lexi McCray and Bailie Seales were each named to the Academic All-District® Softball Team, while Griff Minor and Kelvin Reese were selected to Academic All-District® Baseball Team.
Academic All-District® recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for
Seales, a senior from Centerville, Alabama, leads Stillman’s selections with a 4.0 GPA in elementary education. In addition to being named to Stillman’s President’s List, Seales is a Golden Ticket and President’s Scholarship recipient. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society. On the field, Seales won the 2023 Southern States Athletic Conference Gold Glove at shortstop. She started in all 49 games played for Stillman
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Bubel, a junior from Alabaster, Alabama, makes the team with a 3.90 GPA, while majoring in mathematics. In addition to being named to the Dean’s List, she is a Presidential Scholarship recipient. A First Team All-SSAC selection, Bubel led Stillman with 36 RBIs, while hitting .331 through 49 games. Her .549 slugging percentage and .419 on base percentage were among the best in the conference. She had 73 total bases with 29 runs scored, leading the team with 14 doubles and adding three triples and three home runs.
McCray, a junior from Brookwood, Alabama, boasts a 3.53 GPA in psychology. She is a member of Psi Chi honor society and a recipient of the Eye of the Tiger scholarship, in addition to being a Dean’s List honoree. A Second Team All-SSAC selection, McCray led Stillman’s
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assault weapon was just a start. We need common sense gun safety measures in Texas, and we can do this without undermining the second ammendment.
Friends,
We were all heartened when a bill raising the age to purchase an assault weapon recently made it out of committee in the Texas legislature - and we were all disheartened when this same bill died because it was not allowed onto the legislative calendar for a vote.
Let's be clear, even raising the age from 18 to 21 to purchase an
I wanted to reach out to everyone to thank you for taking action last week. More than 1000 people contacted legislators through our mobilization effort, plus thousands of others through other efforts around the state. To stay involved, please continue to contact representatives in Austin. For updated calls-to-action you can also check this link.
Let's continue doing all we can to make Dallas County and all of Texas safer.
Sincerely,
Sheriff Marian Brown
Five Stillman College Student-Athletes Named Academic All-District®
By Chris Megginson (CONTINUED)pitching staff with 11 wins and three saves, while recording 56 strikeouts through 110.1 innings pitched. Her 1.71 ERA was the best on the team.
Minor, a sophomore from Helena, Alabama, has a 3.950 GPA while majoring in criminal justice. He is a recipient of both the Presidential Scholarship and the George Floyd Endowed Scholarship, while also representing Stillman in the National Society of Leadership and Success. On the field, he appeared in 38 games, starting 33, for Stillman baseball in 2023. He hit .330 as designated hitter with a .429 slugging percentage and .443 on base percentage. He had 30 total hits, including four doubles, one triple and one home run. He produced 21 RBIs and scored 18 runs. Minor also pitched 51 innings, recording four wins and striking out 33. He was a 2022 SSAC AllFreshman selection.
Reese, a junior from Montgomery, Alabama, has a 3.90 GPA. A psychology major, he is a member of Psi Chi honor society and a Presidential Scholarship recipient. On the field in 2023, Reese started 27 of 29 games played in left field. He hit .324 with a .507 slugging percentage and .489 on base percentage. His 23 hits, including six doubles, two triples and a home run, helped produce 16 RBIs and 21 runs scored. He stole 13 bases. Through his career, he was a 2022 SSAC Gold Glove winner and was a two-time selection to the HBCU All-Star Game, including being named the HBCU All-Star Game MVP as a freshman in 2021.
The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes baseball and softball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. CSC was formerly known as College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Cedar Hill ISD Education Foundation Awards
$19,000 in Grants
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“Winning this grant means that the scholars who have attended school all day every day will be celebrated, and I can’t wait to see how they react when we celebrate them,” Collegiate Prep PEIMS Clerk Morgan Hardin said.
(CEDAR HILL, TEXAS) The Cedar Hill ISD Education Foundation (CHEF) awarded $19,000 in grants this month.
Those grants included improvements to the Cedar Hill High School Theatre Costume Shop, Leadership incentives and Attendance grants.
CHEF presented $10,000 to Cedar Hill Theatre earlier this month.
“I am overwhelmed with excitement over the support that CHEF has shown our Theatre Department,” Cedar Hill Theatre Director Bethany Kennedy said. “We will be able to purchase items that will assist with the safety of our Costume and Scene Shops. We’ll increase opportunities for our scholars to learn new skills.”
The CHISD Communications Department received a $7,000 Grant for Leadership Incentives. The new Leadership Incentives will succeed HOOPLA (Honoring Our Outstanding Paraprofessionals, Lead Educators and Administrators) as the primary awards in the district. The Leadership program is part of Holdsworth, an Austin-based program that works with districts to elevate their respective districts.
“This is an exciting opportunity for all of our CHISD Employees,” CHISD Chief of Communications & Marketing Tierney Tinnin said.
“We’ve worked diligently over the past few months to establish a Leadership Definition, and this grant will help reward the employees who best fulfill it.”
CHEF also presented Attendance Incentive Grants to Collegiate Prep Elementary and Lake Ridge Elementary. Collegiate Prep plans to have a Glow In The Dark Paint &
Said Lake Ridge Counselor Nikeya Gaither, “Receiving a $1,000 grant for attendance incentives means that there’s opportunities for me to reward and motivate our scholars for showing up and actively participating. By offering incentives, the hope is that scholars will develop positive habits and behaviors that will help them succeed academically.”
It is the policy of Cedar Hill Independent School District not to discriminate on any basis as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended.
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Mayor Johnson, Chief Garcia, city leaders launch second annual Summer of Safety campaign
Summer with Mayor Johnson, a summer reading and education program for Dallas children; the Dallas Park & Recreation Department's Teen All Access Pass, which gives Dallas residents ages 13-17 free admission to a collection of museums, water parks, nature centers, and other venues during the summer; and the Mayor’s Youth Sports Ticket Program, a partnership created to provide opportunities to the city’s youth to attend — for free — area professional, collegiate, and amateur sporting events.
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People’s Report: Why are policymakers undermining one of the FDA’s most successful programs?
By Rachel KingDALLAS — Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Police Chief Eddie Garcia, and other city leaders on Tuesday announced the second annual Summer of Safety campaign in the Vickery Park Branch Library. First launched by the mayor and police chief outside of South Oak Cliff High School in June 2022, Summer of Safety is an initiative to encourage the participation of Dallas’ young people in the city's free and low-cost activities.
“Summer of Safety is designed to promote the safety of our city’s most valuable assets — our kids — by involving them in positive activities while they are out of school,” Mayor Johnson said Tuesday morning. “Summer of Safety is also a call to action. It is a plea to parents and community leaders to play a more active role in the lives of our youth, to involve them in enriching experiences, and to demonstrate to them that their well-being matters to the Dallas community.”
The media conference was hosted at one of the Dallas Public Library’s 30 branches to highlight the more than 300 free and low-cost programs the city’s libraries will offer kids and teens this summer, including language classes, art programs, and music lessons.
Mayor Johnson affirmed public safety remains his top priority and said this year’s Summer of Safety campaign is about building on the success Dallas has achieved. Dallas recently became the only top 10 city in the United States to record two consecutive years of year-over-year reductions in every major violent crime category. And last summer, violent crime lowered in Dallas in June and July, which are months historically characterized by increases in violent crime. “No other major city in the nation has seen results like this,” Mayor Johnson said.
The mayor highlighted his own initiatives and partnerships, such as SMART
Chief Garcia credited the men and women of his police department for their work to apprehend criminals and deter violence in Dallas. But he also said community engagement efforts are a key part of the Dallas Police Department’s strategy to keep Dallas residents safe.
“The men and women of the Dallas Police Department cannot lower violent crime alone,” Chief Garcia said. “I am proud to partner with the most supportive mayor of law enforcement in the nation to deploy community-based solutions that complement our department’s data-driven policing.”
The Dallas Police Department offers youth programing throughout the summer such as self-defense classes, midnight basketball, boxing programs, disc golf, movie nights, and kickball events.
Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde and the Deputy Director of the Dallas Park & Recreation Department, Crystal R. Ross, also shared remarks.
Dr. Elizalde said Dallas ISD stands ready to support the initiative and ensure its students and their parents are aware of the free and low-cost activities offered by the City of Dallas for them to enjoy during the school break.
Ross shared more information about the 10 community swimming pools, 10 family aquatic centers and 17 spraygrounds maintained by the Dallas Park & Recreation Department in addition to the assortment of day camps and sports lessons offered at 43 different recreation centers throughout Dallas. She confirmed the wildly successful Teen All Access pass will return this year and that participating partners will be announced at the end of May.
“A Summer of Safety requires collective action from the entire Dallas community and begins with the involvement of Dallas’ youth,” Mayor Johnson said before proclaiming Summer 2023 as the second annual Summer of Safety. “Take note of all the free and low-cost programs
investors are often drawn to companies that are pursuing these approvals.
This arrangement has worked extraordinarily well since the accelerated approval program began. Of those that received accelerated approvals between 1992 and 2016, more than 76% went on to earn traditional FDA approval after their release.
It’s troubling that federal agencies have introduced so much unpredictability into a program that has been such a success for patients worldwide.
Alzheimer’s patients received great news this year when the FDA granted accelerated approval to lecanemab, a new treatment for the fatal dementia.
The FDA’s accelerated approval program expedites the release of new drugs to treat serious conditions. Over the years, these have included another Alzheimer’s drug, aducanumab, as well as treatments for HIV/AIDS, leukemia, and a host of rare diseases.
Unfortunately, several recent federal policy changes have added uncertainty to the accelerated approval program. Without more consistency from the FDA and Medicare, progress toward treating many deadly illnesses could grind to a halt.
The FDA’s accelerated approval pathway, just like the agency’s traditional approval pathway, requires companies to demonstrate that the drug is safe and that there is abundant evidence of its effectiveness.
The pathways differ in just one notable regard. In the traditional pathway, companies must demonstrate directly that a drug delivers a clinical benefit. In the accelerated pathway, companies can instead demonstrate that the drug has an effect on a “surrogate endpoint” -- a measurable outcome reasonably believed to predict a clinical benefit, even if that benefit will take more time to demonstrate directly.
Gaining earlier access to new treatments can make the difference between life and death for patients, who often have no other treatment options.
In addition to saving lives, the accelerated approval pathway also has a major impact across the whole ecosystem of drug development.
Many innovative treatments begin at small biotech start-ups. These companies rely on venture investment to finance their work. Because the accelerated approval pathway offers an opportunity to get a new treatment to patients sooner,
The FDA seems to be shifting the goalposts, now indicating that more and more companies will be required to launch post-approval confirmatory trials before receiving accelerated approval. This is particularly troubling for smaller companies.
Meanwhile, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added more ambiguity to the accelerated approval process by severely restricting seniors’ access to newly-approved Alzheimer’s drugs. Last year, CMS made an unprecedented decision that will prevent the vast majority of Medicare beneficiaries from accessing an entire class of FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatments. Under CMS’s new rule, the drugs will only be available to seniors who can enroll in restrictive clinical trials or pay for the treatments out-of-pocket.
In February, CMS officials muddied the waters even more by announcing a Medicare pilot program that would test paying less for medicines granted accelerated approval.
In short, even if a drug secures accelerated approval, it’s no longer clear that the government will cover it.
This puts drug developers in an impossible position. Investing billions of dollars in a state-of-the-art medicine is a risky endeavor under the best of circumstances. To have any chance of success, companies need consistent FDA standards and patients need predictable coverage policies.
Federal officials have failed to provide either -- threatening not just a few companies, but the wider search for new treatments and cures that patients desperately need.
Rachel King is the interim CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. The co-founder and former CEO of GlycoMimetics, she also serves on the board of Novavax. This piece originally ran in the International Business Times.
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Lords Supper 1st Sunday 6:00PM Pastor Rev C.J.R. Phillips
New Mount Zion Baptist Church
550 Shepherd Rd , Dallas, TX 75243 (214)341-6459
Intercessory Prayer Wednesday
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Lighthouse Church of God in Christ
2127 S. Corinth St. Rd Dallas, TX 75203 (214)371-2421
Morning Worship: 11AM
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East Gate Missionary Baptist Church
6960 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX 75232 (214)371-2633
Sunday Worship:
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Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00PM & 7:00PM Pastor Rev. KennedyYoungJr.
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Concord Ministries Baptist Church
6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, TX (214)331-8522
Worship: 7:30AM - 9:15AM 11:00AM – 12:24AM
www.concorddallas.org Pastor Bryan Carter
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1655 N. JIM MILLER RD DALLAS TEXAS, 75217 SUNDAY
Cornerstone Baptist
1819 MLK Blvd Dallas, TX 75215 (214)426-5468
Sunday
Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 8:00AM & 11:00AM
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Wednesday Bible Study 7:00PM Pastor Chris L. Simmons
Bexar Street Baptist Church
2018 S. Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX 75216 (214)943-3579
Sunday School: 9:30AM
Sunday Worship: 10:45AM
Bible Study
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Thursday 11:00AM Pastor TC Marshall
Community Baptist Church One Church Two Location (972)230-4477
115 W. Beltline Rd, Desoto Sunday: 7:30AM – 9:30AM
820 E. Wintergreen, Cedar Hill
Sunday School : 9:30AM
Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Pastor Rev Oscar D. Epps
Tabernacle of Praise
MBC
6925 Woofford Ave. Dallas, TX 75227 (214)275-4959
Sunday School: 8:30AM Worship:9:45AM
Wed. Bible Study: 7:00PM Reverend Dr. A. E. SharpPastor
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New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church
411 N. Hampton Rd. Desoto, TX (469)297-4771
Sunday Worship
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Mens & Women Ministry: 7:00 P.M.
Young Adults Ministry: 7:00 P.M.
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Carver Height Baptist Church
2510 E.Ledbetter Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 (214)371-2024
Sunday Worship
Sunday School: 8:30 A.M.
Morning Worship: 9:30 A.M.
Wednesday: 7:00 P.M.
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New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
444 West Ledbetter Dr. , Dallas, TX 75224 (214)374-0828
Early Risers Sunday School
7:15 AM
Morning Worship: 7:50AM
Sunday School: 9:30AM
Morning Worship: 10:30
Tuesday Night Bible Study
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Pastoral Bible Teaching Class
New Leaf Family Church
1707 St. Augustine Dr. Dallas, TX 75217
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Marsalis Avenue Baptist Church
2723 S. Marsalis Avenue
Dallas, TX 75216
Ph: 214.943.6007
Church School: 9:00 A.M.
Morning Worship: 10:00 A.M.
Wednesday Prayer & Praise: 7:00 P.M.
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New El Bethel Baptist Church
2023 Mouser Ln Dallas, TX 75203
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Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church
1819 n. Washington Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
Phone : (214)823-7308
Fax : (214)823.9720
Sunday: 10AM
Sunday School: 9AM
http://www.pilgrimrestdallas.org/ Pastor Carlos D. Williams
Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church
2110 E. Eleventh St. Dallas, TX 75203 (214)942-0218
Sunday Service
10:00AM
Wednesday Daytime Bible Study/Prayer: 11AM
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Dinner Served: 5:30 PM
Tues- 12 Noon & 7pm BibleStudy
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Sunday Praise & Worship: 9:30am
St. Paul Baptist Church
1600 Pear Street Dallas, TX 75215
Phone: (214)421-3741
Fax: (214) 421-3926
Sunday School
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Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church
1010 Bayonne St., Dallas, Tx (214)744-1677
Morning Glory: 7:45AM
Sunday School: 9:15AM
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Bible Study: 7:00PM
The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church
6550 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241
Main: (214)375-5952
Fax: (214)371-1611
Sunday Worship: 8AM-10:45AM
Sunday School: 9:45AM
Wednesday Night: 7:00PM Pastor
Pastor Rev Lelious A. Johnson
Dr. H.E. Anderson
Prayer: 6:30PM
Bible Study: 7PM Pastor Rev BurleyHudson
Friendship West Baptist Church
2110 E. 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX 75232 (972)228-5200
Sun Morning Services
8:00AM & 10:45AM
Wednesday Bible Study
12:00PM & 7:00PM Pastor FrederickD.Haynes, III
Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church
4325 W. Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75233 (214)337-1713
Sunday School: 9:15AM
Morning Worship: 10:30AM Pastor Rev Wade Simmons
Grace of God Baptist Church
601 N Hampton Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115 Phone: (972) 274-1074
Sunday School 9 am
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Brotherhood & Women Ministry meet every 4th Sunday @ 930 am
Thursday Night Theology @ 7 pm
Choir Rehearsal - Thursday @ 8 pm Pastor BrianBonner
TDA Consulting, Inc. will implement Dallas Housing Policy 2033
risk of homelessness. The project adds 202 units that our City can access to move individuals from the streets or from bridge/transitional/or unsafe housing options to a newly renovated clean unit with respectful management and security onsite.
ARPA Funds Making a Difference
The City Council approved the Dallas Housing Policy 2033 (DHP33) and the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog (DHRC) in April. The next steps are to begin the implementation of this policy.
TDA activities include:
Building a Community Engagement structure
Creating an Inclusive Housing Task Force
Selecting Equity Strategy Target Areas
Development of Agreements with City Departments
Compliance Policies and Procedures Program Rollout
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The Citizen wins an Award of Redevelopment Excellence
Dallas Housing Finance Corporation has been recognized to receive the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies Award of Redevelopment Excellence for its acquisition, renovation, and rehabilitation of The Citizen (formerly Midpark Towers). The Property had long been a challenging site for the City as there were consistent complaints about safety, functioning elevators, and crime. Prior to its partnership with the developer the property needed significant capital improvement, building system updates, and better operational oversight to ensure resident and community safety. DHFC’s partnership with the developer has helped provide the critical funding solutions necessary for these needs to be met.
The Citizen provides deep affordability to its residents and serves some of our most vulnerable populations –including seniors, those with housing choice vouchers, and residents in Rapid Rehousing programs who may have recently experienced or are in serious
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Neighborhood Revitalization Program provides up to $100,000 in grant funding per household for home repair in neighborhoods within Qualified Census Tracts throughout Dallas, including Joppee/Joppa, Five Mile, Tenth Street Historic District, and the Bottom. The program was designed to address the disproportionately negative impact COVID-19 has had on typically underserved communities by preserving affordable housing and increasing livability. In each community, $2,000,000 is available to serve at least 20 homes. Funding housing preservation at this level and by neighborhood allows for a visible transformation of the homes, communities, and lives of the residents who occupy them.
Lead Hazard Reduction
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Healthy Homes Lead Reduction (HHLR) provides lead hazard reduction home repair services to create a leadsafe environment for the children of Dallas. It also includes Healthy Homes Supplemental Funding for the identification and remediation of housing related health and safety hazards in homes.
The program protects children from lead when they live or spend extended periods of time in a home with deteriorated lead-based paint inspection/risk assessment of the property to determine presence leadbased paint hazards at no cost to the homeowner.
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Community to Celebrate the Reopening of the Historic Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House Turned Museum with Private Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting Saturday, May 20, 2023
11 am – Noon -Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting
Noon – 1 pm- Reception
WHERE: Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House
2618 Warren Ave. Dallas, TX
75215
Interviews Available/List of Speakers:
Hon. Adam Bazaldua, Councilmember, City of Dallas –District 7
Candace Thompson, Board Chair, Friends of Juanita Craft Civil Rights House
Martine Elyse Philippe, Director of Office of Arts and Culture
Emily Somerville-Cabrera, President, Junior League of Dallas
Ms. Patricia Perez, Board Member, Friends of Juanita Craft Civil Rights House
Hon. Diane Ragsdale, Former Dallas City Councilmember
Media Contacts
Brynn Bagot, Brynn Bagot Public Relations
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WHAT: The Junior League of Dallas (JLD), City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, and the Friends of Juanita Craft Civil Rights House & Museum are pleased to announce the reopening of the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House, honoring the legacy of the iconic civil rights leader. A reopening ceremony and ribbon cutting will be held at the home, located in the Wheatley Place Historic District near Fair Park, on Saturday May 20.
As a civil rights leader and politician, Juanita J. Craft devoted her life to civil rights. From 1950 until her death in 1985, her home served as command center for pivotal civil rights movements in Dallas, across the state, and beyond. Upon her death, Ms. Craft willed her home to the City of Dallas for civic use. Her home operated as a public historical site, but much of the interior was destroyed in a 2018 flood. The re-opening of her home comes after an over $1.4M restoration project to preserve the house and legacy of Juanita Craft. The house is designated as a Dallas City Landmark Commission site and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
WHEN: Saturday May 20, 2023Interviews available to the media (after)
Liz Cedilio-Pereira, Assistant City Manager
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For Immediate Release: Dallas County DA’s Office Working with DPD to Mitigate Issues Caused by City of Dallas Ransomware Attack
The DA’s Office has worked collaboratively with Dallas Police to implement contingency measures to mitigate the impact of the ransomware attack. To ensure the continuity of justice, we have established alternative communication channels to facilitate seamless coordination and information sharing while maintaining the security and safety of the DA’s Office’s computer systems.
remaining dressing to use as marinade.
Place chicken in a bowl and toss with 2 tbsp marinade. Put mushrooms, zucchini and red onion in a bowl and toss with remaining marinade.
(DALLAS) – In light of the ransomware attack on Dallas City Government systems, the Dallas County Criminal District Attorney’s Office is working together with the Dallas Police Department to ensure criminal cases continue to be filed and processed according to the law.
Recipe of the Week:
Grilled Chicken and Veg
Chopped Salad
We understand that timeliness is crucial in maintaining public safety and public trust, and we remain resolute in our dedication to upholding the law and ensuring that cases are filed and prosecuted effectively.
We anticipate that the longer this goes on the greater chance for obligations on the DA’s part will be affected.
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped thyme
• 2 tsp chopped garlic
For salad
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 portobello mushroom caps
• 1 small zucchini, halved lenghtwise
Heat grill to high. Grill chicken for 5 to 7 min a side or until grill marked and cooked through. Grill mushrooms gill side up for 6 min or until juicy, and zucchini and onions for 4 to 5 min per side or until tender.
Slice chicken and vegetables into pieces and place in invividual rows on a platter with lettuce, tomatoes and chèvre. Drizzle reserved dressing over lettuce and tomatoes and serve at once.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 337, Protein 32g, Carbohydrates 10g, Fat 19g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 310mg.
Originally published in the July 2012 issue. Photo by Jodi Pudge.
PREP TIME: 20 mins
TOTAL TIME: 30 mins
MAKES: 4 Servings
A warm summer salad is the best. Even reluctant green-eaters can get behind perfectly marinated chicken and veg, with just a little lettuce on the side.
Ingredients
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1/2 red onion, peeled, cut through the root into 6 wedges
• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 tomato, cut into 1-in. chunks
• 1/2 cup crumbled chevre
Instructions
Combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk until uniform. Set half of mixture aside as dressing. Add thyme and garlic to
