On Friday, August 9, the leadership of Dallas Black Dance Theatre fired their entire company of dancers, just weeks after they unanimously voted to unionize. The Company simultaneously posted an audition notice to replace them, scheduled for Saturday, August 17.
Let's come together in person on August 17 with the terminated dancers and demand that DBDT cancel the auditions, reinstate their artists, and inform the public about this injustice!
When: Saturday, August 17, 12:00 p.m. CT (registration is encouraged!)
Where: Meeting at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, 2501 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201. (Enter at the student entrance on the north side of the building, off the faculty parking lot.)
Parking: FREE parking is available in the faculty lot of Booker T. Washington High School. Enter off of Jack Evans Street.
Additional ALL-DAY pay parking is available at:
# 1. Platinum Parking - Intersection of Ross & Hawkins - Lot #110 and #113 - $9.00 (2430 San Jacinto St. Dallas, TX 75201)
#2. North Lot Public Parking - St. Paul United Methodist Church - $10.00 (1816 Routh St. Dallas, TX 75201)
Details: We will gather this Saturday, August 17, at 12:00 p.m. CT at Booker T. Washington High School to organize and prepare. Around 1:00 p.m. CT, we will walk one block over to the Dallas Black Dance Theatre facilities, where we will march and occupy the public sidewalks surrounding the building. As they conduct their auditions, we’ll make our voices heard through marching, picketing, and chanting, sending a clear message to the DBDT leadership that their actions will not be tolerated. Several speakers, including labor leaders, artists, and others, will address the crowd.
Safety and Wellness Reminders:
- It is going to be HOT in Dallas on Saturday. Please wear light clothing, sunscreen, and a hat, and bring water. If you have portable fans or personal cooling tools (like the personal AC neck cooler), please bring those too. Water will also be provided.
- We will have access to indoor, air-conditioned space at Booker T. Washington High School throughout the afternoon. Please take breaks from the heat whenever needed in that space.
- This is a PEACEFUL rally. Please follow all instructions from event leaders and police. PLEASE DO NOT BRING FIREARMS.