Cause-Minded Conversation: The Accommodation

We are the foundation for a thriving community.Our community is a special place, with a long history of caring citizens, rapid growth and a robust economy. But as it continues to grow, so to do the needs of those facing imbalances in income, racial equity, and educational and economic opportunity. And data suggests these needs will only increase. But the future of our community can remain bright.At Communities Foundation of Texas, we work side by side with caring donors, committed nonprofits, philanthropy-focused businesses and civic leaders to help build communities that thrive for all.https://www.cftexas.org/

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Join us for a Cause-Minded Conversation with Jim Schutze and John Wiley Price on The Accommodation.

Kimpton Pittman Hotel Dallas

<h3>This event  is at capacity and will be live streamed and recorded by <a href="https://www.kera.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">KERA</a> and <a href="https://www.encoreglobal.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Encore</a>. </h3><h3>You can access the live stream online beginning at 7pm on September 14 at <a href="https://www.kera.org/theaccommodation/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">KERA.org/theaccommodation</a></h3><h3>Event Details:</h3><p>Tuesday, September 14, 2021 | 6:00pm-8:00pm</p><h3>Location:</h3><p>The Kimpton Pittman Hotel - Downtown Dallas: 2551 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226</p><p>Complimentary valet parking on site, surrounding street parking available</p><h3>Event Schedule:</h3><p>6:00pm: Networking</p><p>7:00-8:00pm: Panel discussion </p><h3>Event Speakers:</h3><p>Jim Schutze, <em>Author, The Accommodation</em></p><p>John Wiley Price, <em>Dallas County Commissioner</em></p><p>Noelle LeVeaux, <em>Chief Marketing Officer, Communities Foundation of Texas</em></p><p>Will Evans,<em> Executive Director and Publisher, Deep Vellum</em></p><blockquote>Photo Credit: Philip Cherian Alex of D Magazine</blockquote><p><strong>Note:</strong> In-person invitations are limited due to event capacity limitations and  CDC guidelines. </p><h3>Special thanks to our partners at KERA.</h3>

<h2>About <em>The Accommodation</em></h2><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Accommodation-Politics-Race-American-City/dp/1646050967/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>The Accommodation</strong></em></a>—authored by Jim Schutze and soon to be re-issued by Deep Vellum with a new forward written by John Wiley Price—is the powerful, long-repressed Dallas history book that examines the suppressed past of race and politics in the city.</p><p>Join Communities Foundation of Texas and Deep Vellum for this important, timely conversation. Knowing and acknowledging our history is a crucial step towards uniting our city in this critical time. Our goal is for this conversation to serve as a launching point to more transparent conversations and plans for progress, paving the way to a more equitable future for all Dallas citizens and communities.</p><h3>Book Sales</h3><p>Books are available for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Accommodation-Politics-Race-American-City/dp/1646050967/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">pre-order now (hardcover and e-book)</a> on Amazon and will be sold on-site at the event by <a href="https://www.panafricanconnection.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pan African Connection</a>.</p>

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