Growing inequality in global cities has produced increased rates of violence and crime, a lack of affordable housing, and communities segregated by class and race. This panel will discuss different modalities of urban justice, gentrification, protest, collective power, and state-sponsored violence in Dallas and around the globe. Panelists will explore non-carceral antiviolence alternatives and the…
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Residential and school segregation are mutually reinforcing dynamics. This panel will focus on the way education, race, and democracy are intertwined. Panelists will discuss how schools limit and/or open up opportunities and possibilities. In the context of increasing segregation and privatization, we will discuss the policies and practices needed to create access to high-quality education,…
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The nature of work is changing worldwide. The rates of inequality in Dallas illustrate that the economy is not working for workers. How can the city sustain economic growth while creating opportunities and prosperity for local workers? This panel will illustrate how work has changed and discuss the policies and practices necessary to ensure just…
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Responsible development is critical for the future of Dallas. How can we nurture the vast, rich human resource of our neighborhood businesses as drivers to build communities? R. John Anderson says that small scale development “is a tremendous opportunity for people of color and low-income communities to claim a long-denied share of wealth and opportunity.…
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Dallas has been and continues to be segregated by race and income. This intergenerational panel will draw on personal experiences to discuss the reality and consequences of segregation and the policies and practices that maintain and further segregate the city. The discussion will explore how we can improve the lives of people living in poverty…
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This panel of experts and community leaders will examine housing issues in Dallas. As neighborhoods undergo significant revitalization efforts, residents struggle to keep up with rising costs and the changing face of the community. Panelist will discuss the multifaceted nature of gentrification, the impacts and causes, and how revitalization can be approached to benefit all…
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