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SUMMARY:Prison Letter Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in writing letters to incarcerated trans or gender nonconforming persons\, but need some guidance and encouragement? Want to write but not sure what to say? Or afraid that you might not know how to help someone advocate for their safety or healthcare needs? Or maybe you would rather write while in a social setting\, sharing space with friends and community? Then join us for the Prison Letter Writers Workshop! \nTPI’s Prison Services Committee writes letters to incarcerated trans persons\, but we wanted to provide additional opportunity to support our siblings behind the walls. If you want to learn and try writing someone\, maybe just a one-off letter of support and encouragement without committing to write more\, or see what it is like before committing\, this is a time to do that! \nWe’ll talk a little about our work overall with incarcerated persons and some of the individuals we are connected with. And we’ll do our best to answer any questions you may have. \nIf you are interested in writing a letter or just learning about this work\, stop by around 6pm or later (we close about 9pm) and chat with others and consider writing a letter! \nAlso\, we are considering moving this to Saturday. If you would like to participate and a Saturday meeting would be better or worse for you\, let us know whether or not to move the time: nell@tpride.org.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/prison-letter-writing-workshop-10/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T180000
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UID:2259-1503162000-1503165600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Carpool to Dallas against White-Supremacy
DESCRIPTION:In light of Charlottesville\, we are organizing a carpool for any folx in Denton that interested in going to Dallas against white supremacy (https://www.facebook.com/events/306127879798238/?ti=icl). \nWe are meeting up at 5 pm to make signs and then carpooling to Dallas at 6 pm. We are bringing some markers and poster papers but please feel free to bring other material to share. If you have a car and can drive please message us so we can have a head count on cars\, indicate you are going so we can count folx for the cars (guest list is hidden). \nSee yall Saturday!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/carpool-to-dallas-against-white-supremacy/
LOCATION:Big Mike’s Coffee\, 1306 W Hickory St\, Denton\, TX\, 76201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170817T200000
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SUMMARY:Civic Education "Community Chat"
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URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/civic-education-community-chat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170816T200000
DTSTAMP:20170811T201314Z
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UID:2249-1502906400-1502913600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Community Conversation: The Future of Dallas ISD Schools
DESCRIPTION:President Trump and Betsy Devos are proposing $14 million in cuts to Dallas ISD schools\, on top of the $60 million the district\nwas forced to cut already for next school year. \nOur children deserve FULL AND EQUITABLE\nFUNDING FOR OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS! \nThe DISD School Board has the opportunity to allow voters to decide whether to pitch in a bit more to raise the money our schools need to be successful. Come join us to learn more and make your voice heard. \nFOR MORE INFO:\nEmpress Lindsey\nCell: 469-203-0496\nmlindsey@organizetexas.org \n**School Board Members Joyce Foreman\, Bernadette Nutall\, Audrey Pinkerton\, and Lew Blackburn have been invited to attend.**
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/community-conversation-the-future-of-dallas-isd-schools/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170815T120000
DTSTAMP:20170812T165549Z
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SUMMARY:Stop Santiago's Deportation! Paramos la deportación de Santiago!
DESCRIPTION:(sigue en español abajo) \nSantiago is a friend\, father\, neighbor\, construction worker\, musician\, community activist\, and the guy you want at your party to start the dancing! He is originally from Veracruz\, Mexico and has called Houston home for about 20 years where he lives with his two daughters\, who are both citizens. \nSantiago has been an active member of local community organizations dedicated to fighting for immigrant families for more than 5 years. He is currently a leader of Texas Organizing Project with the Good Jobs Campaign fighting for a living wage\, better protections\, respect and dignity for workers. \nHe got involved after working for over 10 years in the construction industry\, frustrated with the rampant discrimination and wage theft and having suffered an injury on the job requiring multiple surgeries.\nOn Thursday\, he was picked up by ICE in his apartment. Santiago believes he was targeted by ICE because he has a past criminal offense. He completed his jail sentence and probation\, and paid all fees for that charge 10 years ago. He paid his dues to society and shouldn’t be punished again for that one mistake. \nJoin us to fight back against his deportation! \n— \nSantiago es un amigo\, vecino\, trabajador de construcción\, músico\, activista comunitario y el panchangero que quieres en tu fiesta! Es originalmente de Veracruz\, México y hizo Houston su casa hace como 20 años donde vive con sus dos hijas\, quienes son ciudadanas. \nSantiago ha sido miembro activo de organizaciones locales comunitarias dedicadas a luchar por familias inmigrantes por más de cinco años. Actualmente es líder con Texas Organizing Project con la campaña de buenos trabajos luchando por salarios justos\, mayores protecciones\, respeto y dignidad para los trabajadores. Se involucró después de trabajar más de 10 años en la industria de construcción\, frustrado por las altas incidencias de discriminación y el robo de salario y al haber sufrido una lastimadura laboral que requirió varias cirugías. \nEl jueves\, le agarró la migra ICE en su complejo de departamentos. Santiago cree que él fue blanco de ICE por una ofensa criminal vieja. Él sirvió su sentencia y pagó las cuotas asociadas por esa ofensa hace 10 años. Ya pagó su deuda a la sociedad por esa ofensa y no debe ser castigado de nuevo por esa equivocación.\nCualquier ayuda que puedes brindar sirve para apoyar y reunir la familia de Santiago.  \nAcompáñanos para luchar para parrar su deportación.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/stop-santiagos-deportation-paramos-la-deportacion-de-santiago/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170816T204500
DTSTAMP:20170813T054808Z
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UID:2253-1502614800-1502916300@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Two Souls of Socialism discussion. Chapters 1-6.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Denton Socialists for a discussion over the pamphlet by Hal Draper\, The Two Souls of Socialism. This is a work that outlines differences in socialist thinking about whether socialism can be imposed from “above” by a bureaucratic state or come from “below” by the working class’s self-emancipation? \nWe will be discussing chapters 1 through 6 this week and 7 through 12 next week.  \nThe pamphlet can be found by following the link below: \nhttps://www.marxists.org/archive/draper/1966/twosouls/ \nSupplementary readings:\nhttps://socialistworker.org/2014/05/23/socialism-and-democracy \nhttps://socialistworker.org/2014/05/30/revolution-from-above
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/two-souls-of-socialism-discussion-chapters-1-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T140000
DTSTAMP:20170805T025920Z
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UID:2239-1502539200-1502546400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TOP Member Potluck & General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:*Para traducir el texto al español\, haz clic en la opción de “traducir” en tu página de Facebook* \nDue to high demand of its members\, TOP Harris County is finally hosting its first member general assembly and potluck. A committee of 10 member leaders are organizing this event to (1) have members get to know their TOP family\, (2) familiarize themselves with the other campaigns and (3) build racial and linguistic inclusion. \nWe have a packed agenda\, so we respecfully ask to prioritize the attendance of current TOP members. If you are interested in becoming a new TOP member\, please inform staff upon your arrival. \nPlease bring something to eat or drink to share with everyone else. \n11:30am – 12pm Sign-in/Socializing\n12pm – 1:30pm Program\n1:30pm – 2pm Potluck \nContact your assigned TOP organizer for details. Thanks!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/top-member-potluck-general-assembly/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T150000
DTSTAMP:20170627T234537Z
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UID:2187-1502532000-1502550000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Stigma Free Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Team Friendly DFW and Resource Center team up to bring the first ever Stigma Free Community Workshops to Dallas. \nThese workshops are designed to foster a safe community environment where we can sit and discuss the topic of HIV in a Stigma Free space. \nMidday we will sit down as one community and have lunch provided by some of our local eateries.  The Community Lunch is open to all; however\, seating is limited.  Reservations required. \nWorkshops include: \nMr. Friendly Training: Facilitator- Beth Fawcett (TFDFW) \nAging with HIV: Facilitator- Gary Benecke (Resource Center) \nPrEP Talk: Facilitator- Bettie Crocker (Parkland) \nTeen Talk: Facilitator- Tres Brown III (Fuse) \nWomen & HIV \nGender Identity: Facilitator- Rose Spire \nFree HIV Testing and Health Screenings: Facilitator Nelson Tebedo Clinic
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/stigma-free-workshops/
LOCATION:Resource Center\, 2701 Reagan St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170810T200000
DTSTAMP:20170810T184413Z
CREATED:20170810T184413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T184413Z
UID:2247-1502384400-1502395200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Phone Banking for the TRE
DESCRIPTION:While the board vote for a 13¢ or or 6¢ TRE didn’t happen this past weekend\, as previously hoped\, the added time does provide us a new opportunity to apply even more pressure towards the Trustees to allow families in Dallas ISD to make the decision on whether or not to invest in our students. Some Trustees has said that they do not believe their constituents are in favor of a property tax increase\, despite evidence from the community and data from parent surveys saying the exact opposite. \nOn Thursday from 5PM – 8PM\, TOP (Texas Organization Project\, New Address: 400 S Zang Blvd Suite 1025\, Dallas TX 75208) will be organizing a phone bank to call constituents\, inform them of the issue\, and ask them to make their voices heard to their Trustees before the vote. There will be pizza and some great company\, as well as $70m – $100m annually on the line for our students! \nTOP and the SSSD coalition would love to have you! If you have quesitons\, please message Strong Schools\, Strong Dallas. If you are lost\, please call TOP at 214-586-0867.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/phone-banking-for-the-tre/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170810T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170810T223000
DTSTAMP:20170719T175633Z
CREATED:20170719T175633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170719T175633Z
UID:2221-1502353800-1502404200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Development & Community Benefit Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss and move strategies for bold policy at the City level to ensure our tax incentive programs are used effectively to bring a return on investment for struggling families and neighborhoods.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/development-community-benefit-breakfast-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T120000
DTSTAMP:20170801T215257Z
CREATED:20170801T215257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T215257Z
UID:2235-1501921800-1501934400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Dallas ISD School Board Vote on Tax Ratification Election
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas ISD School Board will vote on whether to give voters the chance to approve a Tax Ratification Election that will give the school district additional funds to invest in teachers and classroom programs that will help to provide every student with an excellent education. We will rally before the meeting with free breakfast tacos – join us and let your voice be heard on behalf of the students of Dallas.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/dallas-isd-school-board-vote-on-tax-ratification-election/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170803T200000
DTSTAMP:20170728T215321Z
CREATED:20170728T215321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T215321Z
UID:2231-1501783200-1501790400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Under SB4
DESCRIPTION:Conozca sus Derechos ante la Ley SB4 en San Antonio \nTodos tenemos ciertos derechos básicos.\nAcompáñenos a un foro comunitario para que conozca mas sobre sus derechos! Que debe o no debe de hacer. \nVenga aprender más de lo que esto significa\, cuáles son sus derechos y cómo podemos trabajar juntos en un plan para asegurarnos que nuestras familias estén segura. Habrá abogado que compartirán información con la comunidad. \nCuando? Jueves\, 3 de Agosto\, 2017 a las 6:00pm\nDonde? Last Chance Ministries\, 404 Brady Blvd\, San Antonio\, TX 78207 \nEscucha a las Voces Inmigrantes!\nÚnete a la Conversación!\nSe parte de la Solución! \nPara preguntas llama o manda mensaje a Jessica (210) 844-3276 \nENGLISH:\nKnow Your Rights Under SB4 in San Antonio \nEveryone has certain basic rights.\nJoin us for an important Community Forum to learn more about Your Rights. What are the things that we should say or not say. \nCome to learn more about what it means\, what your rights are\, and how can we work together on a plan to make sure that our families are safe and secure. We will have attorneys sharing information with the community. \nWhen? Thursday\, August 3rd\, 2017 at 6:00pm\nWhere? Last Chance Ministries\, 404 Brady Blvd\, San Antonio\, TX 78207 \nListen to Immigrant Voices!\nJoin in the conversation!\nBe part of the Solution! \nFor questions call or text Jessica (210) 844-3276
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/know-your-rights-under-sb4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170729T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170729T113000
DTSTAMP:20170630T210642Z
CREATED:20170630T210642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T210642Z
UID:2207-1501320600-1501327800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Back to Basics Banking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative workshop\, hosted by our friends at BB&T Bank\, to learn some of the basics about banking. We’ll cover the value of bank accounts and how to use tools to help you save money and establish good credit. This workshop is open to all ages\, but seating is limited.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/back-to-basics-banking-2/
LOCATION:Resource Center\, 2701 Reagan St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170727T200000
DTSTAMP:20170630T210639Z
CREATED:20170630T210639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T210639Z
UID:2205-1501178400-1501185600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Becoming a Homeowner Workshop\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative workshop\, hosted by our friends at BB&T Bank\, to learn about the process of buying a home and what to do to prepare. This is the second workshop\, so please register to attend both classes. The first workshop is Wednesday\, July 26. \nThis workshop is open to all ages\, but seating is limited.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/becoming-a-homeowner-workshop-part-2/
LOCATION:Resource Center\, 2701 Reagan St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170727T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170727T180000
DTSTAMP:20170726T201013Z
CREATED:20170726T201013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170726T201013Z
UID:2229-1501167600-1501178400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Rally at Dallas ISD School Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas ISD school board will hold a special ‘board workshop’ meeting on Thursday\, July 27th to discuss the need for increased revenue for the district and a Tax Ratification Election. The board is not expected to take any action at this meeting\, but there will be an opportunity for public input for speakers who sign up with Board Services by 5pm on Wednesday.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/rally-at-dallas-isd-school-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170727T140000
DTSTAMP:20170721T000738Z
CREATED:20170721T000738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170721T000738Z
UID:2223-1501153200-1501164000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TRA Days of Action
DESCRIPTION:The Trust.Respect.Access coalition will be holding days of action on July 27 and 28\, each from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nPoliticians are using this special session as another opportunity to further restrict reproductive rights and health care. We invite you to joins us on both days to fight back against the attacks on reproductive freedom. \nSchedule \nThursday\, July 27\n– Visibility event \nFriday\, July 28\n– All Above All will provide training and messaging on the proposed ban on abortion coverage in insurance health plans \nMore details will be added here as soon as they’re available.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tra-days-of-action/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T200000
DTSTAMP:20170630T210631Z
CREATED:20170630T210631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T210631Z
UID:2203-1501092000-1501099200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Becoming a Homeowner Workshop\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative workshop\, hosted by our friends at BB&T Bank\, to learn about the process of buying a home and what to do to prepare. This is a two-part workshop\, so please register to attend both classes. The second workshop is Thursday\, July 27. \nThis workshop is open to all ages\, but seating is limited.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/becoming-a-homeowner-workshop-part-1/
LOCATION:Resource Center\, 2701 Reagan St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T120000
DTSTAMP:20170725T065348Z
CREATED:20170725T065348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T065348Z
UID:2227-1501057800-1501070400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:The Texas Moms Matter Act- HB 11
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Moms Matter Act (HB 11) will be heard before the Public Health Committee of the Texas Legislature this Wednesday beginning at 8:30 a.m. in committee room E2.012 (map linked below). State Representative Shawn Thierry and The Afiya Center will be hosting a press conference e addressing the maternal mortality crisis in Texas\, specifically its impact on African American mothers.  \nWe are asking that Texans take a stand and do something to protect the lives of our mothers! Stand with us with the following actions:\n1) Come by the Capitol Wednesday to vote in support of HB 11 (instructions here: https://www.mytxlegis.legis.state.tx.us/hwrspublic/Video/HouseWitnessReg.mp4 ).  \n2) Stand with us at the press conference at 11 a.m. in support of legislatures taking the issue of maternal mortality\, particularly the devastating disparities impacting Black mothers\, seriously!  \n3) If you can’t make it\, call your State Representative and Senator demanding that they support HB 11 and get it voted out of committee! Find the contact information for your elected official here: http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/Home.aspx \nTexas Moms Matter Act:\nThe Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force is a multi-disciplinary task force created within the Department of State Health Services to review cases of pregnancy-related deaths and trends in severe maternal morbidity. In 2016\, they shared their findings with the Legislature and revealed that African American women are disproportionally at risk of maternal death.\nAdditionally\, African American women accounted for just 11.4% of all births in 2011-2012\, but accounted for 28.8% of all maternal deaths. HB 11 is a comprehensive piece of legislation authored to tackle many aspects of our current maternal mortality crisis in Texas. \nTexas Capitol Map: http://www.bcm.edu/pathimmuno/index.cfm?PMID=14240
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/the-texas-moms-matter-act-hb-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170725T210000
DTSTAMP:20170715T214540Z
CREATED:20170715T214540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170715T214540Z
UID:2219-1501005600-1501016400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Fundraising Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The TPI Fundraising Team is charged with helping us raise money so we can do even more social justice work and eventually hire YOU as paid staff! \nWe’ve recently received some grant funding due to the wonderful work by our Fundraising Team last year\, and now we would like to build on that. \nWe now have a start on our established goals\, and we wil now try to further develop our ability to a) fund our advocacy and accountability work\, b) hire a social worker or case manager\, and c) hire an organizer for project development. \nFor more information\, see our Member Page which has links to our Strategic Plan and Fundraising Plan at the bottom: http://tpride.org/about/membership.php. \nFor announcements of this and other TPI events\, please consider subscribing to our email list: http://tpride.org/subscribe/
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-fundraising-team-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170725T190000
DTSTAMP:20170616T184332Z
CREATED:20170616T184332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170616T184332Z
UID:2181-1501003800-1501009200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Young Professionals Advisory Council Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Mix and mingle with young professionals making a difference in the lives of local LGBTQ youth! Learn how to get involved while enjoying complimentary bites and cash bar in one of the hottest spots in Dallas! \nVisit http://www.myresourcecenter.org/ypac for more information about the group.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/young-professionals-advisory-council-mixer-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170722T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170722T150000
DTSTAMP:20170712T220321Z
CREATED:20170712T220321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170712T220321Z
UID:2213-1500730200-1500735600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Twerk Out Fitness
DESCRIPTION:Back by Popular Demand! Embrace the jiggle\, wiggle and move of our bodies naturally. If you missed it last time\, DONT MISS IT AGAIN!  We are looking to continue this event through ou the summer! Join us at Pan African Connection as we get right with Twerk Out Fitness Instructor Jamie Dionne! Next time you twerking just tell them you working out! ONLY $5 Donation.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/twerk-out-fitness-2/
LOCATION:Pan African Connection\, 828 Fourth Ave\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170722T210000
DTSTAMP:20170722T144650Z
CREATED:20170722T144650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170722T144650Z
UID:2225-1500724800-1500757200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Drop-In!
DESCRIPTION:In our recent survey\, folks let us know a couple of important things: \n1) They didn’t know how to get involved with TPI’s work\, and \n2) They weren’t involved because their friends weren’t involved. \nSo we are promoting Saturday Drop-In Day! as a way to get with friends or meet friends here to learn about how you can get involved! \nIf you want to meet folks for some food or for hanging out in Bishop Arts\, stop by here first for a bit! Or meet here and get something to eat downstairs at Bolsa or accross the street at Taqueria El Si Hay! Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters is down the street\, as well as many other places meet with your friends and other lovelies. \nIf on public transit\, buses 21\, 444\, and 542 stop right outside. If you want to volunteer and need bus passes\, we can provide day passes for any day you volunteer. \nThe past several months we have been swamped with our support work for incarcerated trans and queer persons\, but that is not all we do\, and if you would like to work in other areas\, we welcome that discussion about how to plug in! For more information about what we do\, see our Member Guide at this page: http://tpride.org/about/membership.php (direct link to just the guide here: http://tpride.org/about/_doc/memberGuide.pdf).
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/saturday-drop-in-7/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170720T120000
DTSTAMP:20170630T004356Z
CREATED:20170630T004356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T004356Z
UID:2193-1500541200-1500552000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Youth March to City Hall for Good Jobs!
DESCRIPTION:Youth all over Houston have been writing Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council letters as to why we need the Good Jobs Ordinance: (1) family sustaining wages and benefits\, (2) second chance jobs and (3) affordable housing.  \nNow\, these youth will be marching to hand deliver these letters to Mayor Turner and City Council in person. We are looking for ANY youth participants (ages 3 – 17) and their adult guardians to come and join us! \nTraining and snacks provided. Meet at 9:00 AM at our office at 2404 Caroline for orientation before we head out to City Council together.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/youth-march-to-city-hall-for-good-jobs/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170719T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170719T183000
DTSTAMP:20170123T204715Z
CREATED:20170123T204715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T204715Z
UID:1841-1500485400-1500489000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Resource Center Quarterly Open House
DESCRIPTION:Stop by for a glass of wine after work! Meet the staff\, tour the new building\, and learn about Resource Center’s programs and services.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/resource-center-quarterly-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Resource Center\, 2701 Reagan St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170719T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170719T123000
DTSTAMP:20170630T210624Z
CREATED:20170630T210624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T210624Z
UID:2201-1500463800-1500467400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Retirement Power Hour Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative workshop\, hosted by our friends at BB&T Bank\, to learn more about retirement planning and the steps to know if you are preparing to retire. Lunch will be provided for this workshop\, and seating is limited.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/retirement-power-hour-workshop/
LOCATION:Resource Center\, 2701 Reagan St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170717T210000
DTSTAMP:20170715T214534Z
CREATED:20170715T214534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170715T214534Z
UID:2217-1500314400-1500325200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Prison Letter Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in writing letters to incarcerated trans or gender nonconforming persons\, but need some guidance and encouragement? Want to write but not sure what to say? Or afraid that you might not know how to help someone advocate for their safety or healthcare needs? Or maybe you would rather write while in a social setting\, sharing space with friends and community? Then join us for the Prison Letter Writers Workshop! \nTPI’s Prison Services Committee writes letters to incarcerated trans persons\, but we wanted to provide additional opportunity to support our siblings behind the walls. If you want to learn and try writing someone\, maybe just a one-off letter of support and encouragement without committing to write more\, or see what it is like before committing\, this is a time to do that! \nWe’ll talk a little about our work overall with incarcerated persons and some of the individuals we are connected with. And we’ll do our best to answer any questions you may have. \nIf you are interested in writing a letter or just learning about this work\, stop by around 6pm or later (we close about 9pm) and chat with others and consider writing a letter! \nAlso\, we are considering moving this to Saturday. If you would like to participate and a Saturday meeting would be better or worse for you\, let us know whether or not to move the time: nell@tpride.org.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/prison-letter-writing-workshop-9/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170715T210000
DTSTAMP:20170715T125858Z
CREATED:20170715T125858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170715T125858Z
UID:2215-1500120000-1500152400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Drop-In!
DESCRIPTION:In our recent survey\, folks let us know a couple of important things: \n1) They didn’t know how to get involved with TPI’s work\, and \n2) They weren’t involved because their friends weren’t involved. \nSo we are promoting Saturday Drop-In Day! as a way to get with friends or meet friends here to learn about how you can get involved! \nIf you want to meet folks for some food or for hanging out in Bishop Arts\, stop by here first for a bit! Or meet here and get something to eat downstairs at Bolsa or accross the street at Taqueria El Si Hay! Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters is down the street\, as well as many other places meet with your friends and other lovelies. \nIf on public transit\, buses 21\, 444\, and 542 stop right outside. If you want to volunteer and need bus passes\, we can provide day passes for any day you volunteer. \nThe past several months we have been swamped with our support work for incarcerated trans and queer persons\, but that is not all we do\, and if you would like to work in other areas\, we welcome that discussion about how to plug in! For more information about what we do\, see our Member Guide at this page: http://tpride.org/about/membership.php (direct link to just the guide here: http://tpride.org/about/_doc/memberGuide.pdf).
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/saturday-drop-in-6/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T200000
DTSTAMP:20170630T210621Z
CREATED:20170630T210621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T210621Z
UID:2199-1499968800-1499976000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Family & Personal Budgeting Workshop\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative workshop\, hosted by our friends at BB&T Bank\, to learn the five key steps to developing a practical budget for yourself or your family. This is the second workshop\, so please register to attend both classes. The first workshop is Wednesday\, July 12. \nThis workshop is open to all ages\, but seating is limited.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/family-personal-budgeting-workshop-part-2/
LOCATION:Resource Center\, 2701 Reagan St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T190000
DTSTAMP:20170711T005823Z
CREATED:20170711T005823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170711T005823Z
UID:2211-1499965200-1499972400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:July Good Jobs Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Want to meet a cool group of like-minded activists and organizers who believe in the dignity and respect of every worker\, no matter how much money you make\, what language you speak\, your education level or your ethnicity? \nCome out to Texas Organizing Project Harris County’s monthly Good Jobs campaign committee meeting. We are currently accepting new members. \nThis Thursday\, we will be planning and strategizing for next Thursday’s Kids Action to City Hall with Mayor Turner to hand deliever drawings and letters in support of economic justice. We welcome your voice. \nContact: \nMitzi P. Ordoñez\, 713-927-5908\, mordonez@organizetexas.org\nConstance C. Luo\, 832-494-8406\, cluo@organizetexas.org
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/july-good-jobs-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Houston\, Texas\, Houston\, TX\, <<not-applicable>>\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170712T200000
DTSTAMP:20170630T210617Z
CREATED:20170630T210617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T210617Z
UID:2197-1499882400-1499889600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Family & Personal Budgeting Workshop\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative workshop\, hosted by our friends at BB&T Bank\, to learn the five key steps to developing a practical budget for yourself or your family. This is a two-part workshop\, so please register to attend both classes. The second workshop is Thursday\, July 13. \nThis workshop is open to all ages\, but seating is limited.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/family-personal-budgeting-workshop-part-1/
LOCATION:Resource Center\, 2701 Reagan St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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