UPDATE: City of Dallas Equity Indicators Launch & Symposium

Subject: Thursday Jan. 9th Event POSTPONEMENT Due to Winter Weather

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:

• Friday January 17th 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.

An intentional gathering centered around the 2nd edition 2023 Equity Indicators Report. This year, our focus is on "Environmental Justice."

For bilingual flyers click HERE.

The Office of Equity & Inclusion

Our mission is to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice so all Dallasites can thrive. The office relies on the use of disaggregated data, community outreach, and resident voices to support the City of Dallas in understanding and addressing disparities to improve outcomes for all residents. Below are the four divisions of the Office of Equity & Inclusion. Click on them to learn more.

1) Welcoming Communities & Immigrant Affairs-

Promotes the economic, civic, and social engagement of immigrants and refugees residingin Dallas.

2) Fair Housing-

Further fair housing through community outreach and addressing systemicbarriers to fair resource distribution, access to services, and opportunities. It also properly investigateshousing discrimination complaints.

3) Equity-

Reduces disparities and increases opportunities for all residents by providing the necessary resources and services to thrivein each person's own unique identities, circumstances, and histories.

4) Human Rights-

Promotes social justice and ensures equitableaccess to services among Dallas' diverse communities.