The Role of Faith Communities in Shaping Dallas' Future
"I have come to see that we not only have the job of freeing the Negro from the bondage of segregation, but we also have the responsibility of freeing our white brother from the bondage of crippling fears. One of the best ways to rid ourselves of fear is to center our lives in the will and purposes of God.”
- Martin Luther King Jr. "The Role of the Church in Facing the Nation’s Chief Moral Dilemma," Address Delivered on 25 April 1957 at the Conference on Christian Faith and Human Relations in Nashville
Join us for a special Big D Reads conversation and reception around the role of faith leaders in shaping Dallas' history, present, and future.
Facilitated by Rev. Richie Butler, this event will bring together multi-generations—Rev. David E. Wilson who lived The Accommodation—alongside Rev. Virzola Jo-Nan Law, Dr. Michael W. Waters, and Dr. Robert Jeffress to converse about where we're going and what the role of disparate faith communities is in making Dallas a more just and equitable place. You won't want to miss this special conversation.
Register now - space is limited.
Program
5:30 - 6 PM: Reception and hors d'oeuvres provided by SMU Catering
6:00 PM: Opening Remarks followed by a fireside chat with Rev. Richie Butler and Rev. David E. Wilson; Panel Conversation with Rev. Virzola Jo-Nan Law, Dr. Michael W. Waters, and Dr. Robert Jeffress, moderated by Rev. Richie Butler
PARKING: There is free parking in the Q lot behind Dallas Hall, off of University Blvd. You'll enter through the back entrance of the building.
Heartfelt thanks to our presenting sponsor, Amazon, event sponsor, The Dallas Foundation, and this event's community partners: Dallas Literary Festival and Project Unity.
All attendees will be gifted a free special edition paperback copy of The Accommodation, which includes a Big D Reads reading guide. Event is free, but registration is required.
For more about Big D Reads and upcoming events, visit bigdreads.org
For media inquiries, please contact Leah Frazier with Think Three Media at leah@thinkthreemedia.com
Special thanks to all of our Big D Reads sponsors and partners:
About Big D Reads:
Big D Reads is a volunteer-led community initiative presented by Amazon in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas, D Magazine, nonprofit publisher Deep Vellum, and 50+ other community partners and sponsors.
Big D Reads is putting 30,000 complimentary paperback copies of Jim Schutze’s recently re-released book The Accommodation into the hands of community members to have meaningful discussions about race and place and the future of our community during September and October 2022. The goal of this city-wide read is to advance the understanding of Dallas’ history among students, young professionals, leaders, and residents, while encouraging candid community conversations on how we create a more equitable future for our city. Learn more at BigDReads.org.