City of Dallas Office of Equity and Inclusion

04/28/2025

Join us TODAY at Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation for our last Fair Housing Road Show.

Come learn about the services we offer, grab some refreshments and meet Dallas City Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis

See you soon! 😀

04/21/2025

The Office of Equity & Inclusion is proud to celebrate Fair Housing Month! 🏡✨

Join our Fair Housing Division as we continue raising awareness about your rights as a resident and how to file a housing discrimination complaint.

📍 Stop by our office on Mondays and Thursdays for giveaways, helpful info, and free resources!

📅 Don’t miss our Fair Housing Road Show on Thursday, April 24 at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. Come learn about available services and meet Councilmember Jesse Moreno!

See you soon. 😀

04/15/2025

Hey Dallas! We’re celebrating !

We’d love to know what languages you speak. Share below in the comments! 🗣️👇

04/14/2025

Next Stop: District 5!

The Fair Housing Road Show is heading to Pleasant Grove Library on Thursday, April 17 — and you’re invited!

Come learn about the services we offer and meet Dallas City Council District 5

Plus, enjoy light refreshments while you connect with us! See you there 😀

04/10/2025

This week, our team had the pleasure of supporting our partner organization, Mosaic Family Services, at the Open House for their new office space. We're proud to celebrate their continued impact in the community!

04/07/2025

The Office of Equity & Inclusion has a lot of exciting events coming up this month!

This is your opportunity to get involved, informed, and engaged with the work we’re doing in our office.

Stay tuned for more details and don’t miss out!

04/03/2025

Happy Fair Housing Month, Dallas! 🏡🎉

April marks the anniversary of the 1968 Fair Housing Act, protecting against housing discrimination. Our Fair Housing team is here to serve you—providing resources, investigating complaints, and promoting equal housing opportunities.

If you’re at City Hall, stop by our office to meet our friendly staff, learn about our services, and grab some sweet treats and giveaways! Stay tuned for more videos this month highlighting Fair Housing and how we’re working for you.

03/31/2025

For Women's History Month, we proudly showcased a "Vibrant Exhibit of Women Trailblazers in Local Government," honoring 16 remarkable women in Dallas. Their leadership, resilience, dedication and contributions has made an impact in shaping the City of Dallas.

We would like to thank the City of Dallas' Archives team, City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture and CCX/331 for the opportunity to collaborate on this project.

02/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Black History Month celebration at City Hall — your presence made this event truly special!

A heartfelt thanks to our city leadership, Black Employees Support Team (BEST), talented performers and incredible vendors: Juanita Craft House, Office of Community Policing Oversight and Office of Arts and Culture.

Special shoutout to Dallas Youth Commissioner (District 7) Wendell Tanner and Interim Director of the African American Museum of Dallas, Margie Johnson Reese, for leading an insightful fireside chat on the importance of preserving our history and culture.

As Mayor Pro Tem Atkins said, “Black history is not just a month but is to be celebrated all year long.”

02/26/2025

¡Gracias, Telemundo39, por entrevistar a nuestro equipo y destacar el Centro de Recursos de Bienvenida!
Este centro conecta a los residentes de Dallas con recursos esenciales como servicios de inmigración y legales, programas educativos, asistencia alimentaria, capacitación laboral y más.
Vuelve a ver la entrevista y descubre todos los recursos disponibles en nuestro sitio web https://dallascommunity.findhelp.com/?lang=es

A huge thank you to Telemundo39 for interviewing our team and highlighting our Community Resources Welcoming Hub! This hub connects Dallas residents with essential resources like immigration and legal services, educational programs, food assistance, job training, and more.
Rewatch the interview and explore the full range of community resources available on our website https://dallascommunity.findhelp.com/?lang=es

Las autoridades promueven una plataforma para que quienes llegan a vivir a esta ciudad, tengan un mejor acercamiento con las diferentes dependencias.

02/15/2025

Did you know that it was Dallas’ Bishop College, not the Cowboys, who played the very first game in Texas Stadium? They faced off against Houston’s Texas Southern University on Oct. 15,1971 (the hometown favorites lost, 34-21). The Dallas Cowboys’ first appearance at the new stadium wasn’t until nine days later, on Oct. 24, 1971, when they defeated the New England Patriots, 44-21. In this photo, Bishop College cheerleaders cheer on their team during that Texas Stadium game.
(Photo from the Marion Butts Collection, Dallas History and Archives, 7th Floor, Central Library)

02/14/2025

The Office of Equity and Inclusion, on behalf of Human Rights Dallas, invites you to a Black History Month Living History Panel Discussion. Join us for a conversation on "Rights in the City: The Struggle for Human Dignity and Rights in the Dallas African American Community," featuring a group of amazing panelists.

Seats are limited – RSVP today at [email protected].

Date: Sunday, February 23
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: O’Hara Hall, 7th Floor | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | 1515 Young St., Dallas, TX

Also, be sure to check out The Humanities Texas Black History Photo Exhibit, hosted by District 2 Council Member Jesse Moreno, before the panel discussion. The exhibit will feature historic photos of Black Dallas from 1949-1961.

02/07/2025

Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, killing about 200,000 women each year?

Today, OEI staff participated in to help raise awareness of women's heart health.

01/23/2025

The Office of Equity & Inclusion partnered with the Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability to host the 6th Annual Equity Indicators Symposium. The event focused on the updated Equity Indicators Report and introduced the newest indicator: Environmental Justice.

This gathering provided a platform to discuss ongoing efforts and the path forward to address disparities and improve the quality of life for all Dallas residents.

The event featured impactful panels, including:
➡ Closing Disparities in Public Health, Education, and the Community: Examining systemic challenges and strategies for progress.
➡Fair Park: Honoring Legacy, Embracing Innovation, and Connecting Communities: Exploring efforts to revitalize this historic landmark.
➡Environmental Protection Fireside Chat: A conversation with Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome on the history, progress, and future of environmental justice from a national perspective.

A special thank you to the Dallas Youth Commission for their presentation and challenging us all to think about our individual roles in advancing equity.

We’re deeply grateful to our speakers and city leadership City Manager Kim Bizor Tolbert, Assistant City Manager Liz Cedillo-Pereira, District 4 Councilmember Carolyn King Arnold, District 10 Councilmember Kathy Stewart and District 13 Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis for your support.

Thank you to all the attendees for making this event a success. Your engagement, whether in person or virtually, helped foster meaningful connections and dialogue to advance equity within Dallas so all residents can thrive.

01/10/2025

We are excited to invite you to attend our 6th Annual Equity Indicators Symposium.

Join community leaders, stakeholders, and elected officials as we discuss the updated Equity Indicators Report and explore the latest indicator—Environmental Justice. Featuring Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome, Federal Chief Environmental Justice Officer, and other speakers, this event is a call to action to strategize solutions for driving change and advancing equity.

📅 Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
🕛 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center - Fair Park 1403 Washington St. Dallas, TX

🎟️ RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gai38tDM

01/07/2025

The safety of our attendees is always our top priority. Due to the winter weather advisory, the City of Dallas has decided to postpone the Equity Indicators Launch scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Paul Quinn.

We’ll share the new date soon; in the meantime, we invite you to join us at the 6th Annual Equity Indicators Symposium:
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Briscoe Center-Fair Park
1403 Washington St., Dallas, TX 75210

The Symposium will be an opportunity to gain information and insights regarding the Updated Equity Indicators Report.

RSVP at https://dal.city/2025EquityIndicatorsSymposium

01/02/2025

Join the City of Dallas for the Launch of the updated Equity Indicators Report!

The Equity Indicators Report is a collaboration between the City of Dallas and Every Texan, designed to support residents, businesses, nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, City administrators, and elected officials in understanding and addressing disparities across communities.

You will hear from City officials, explore key findings, and learn how local partners have used the report to inform decisions.

📅 January 9, 2025
📍 Paul Quinn College
🕙 10:00 – 11:30 AM
➡️RSVP now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equity-indicators-report-launch-tickets-1083139963789?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/19/2024

If you've received a ticket from Dallas Animal Services, we can help you resolve those tickets! Enroll now in the People and Pets Assistance Program by December 31, 2024, to receive assistance with spay/neuter, microchipping, rabies vaccines, and an opportunity to reduce your owed fees.

Visit https://bit.ly/dallaspethelp to get started.

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Si usted recibió una multa de Dallas Animal Services, ¡podemos ayudarlo a resolverlas! Inscríbase ahora en el Programa de Asistencia a Personas y Mascotas antes del 31 de diciembre del 2024 para para recibir asistencia con esterilización/castración, microchip, vacunas contra la rabia y la oportunidad de reducir las tarifas adeudadas.

Visita https://bit.ly/dallaspethelp para comenzar.