🚨 NEW MEETING LOCATION AND START TIME ALERT 🚨 On August 17 we will stand with the terminated dancers of Dallas Black Dance Theatre and demand that DBDT cancel the auditions, reinstate their artists, and inform the public about this injustice!
When: Saturday, August 17, 1:00 p.m. CT (If you have already registered previously, you do not need to do so again!)
🚨NEW MEETING LOCATION AND START TIME: We will now meet in the shade at One Arts Plaza - 1722 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201 - at 1:00 p.m. CT. This meeting location will be used to organize and prepare for the day.
Details: After meeting at 1:00 p.m., picketing will begin at 1:30 p.m. CT along Arts Plaza, alternating between shady and sunny sides, in front of Dallas Black Dance Theatre studios. 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 local and state elected leaders, labor leaders, artists, and others, will address the crowd.
Parking for Picket: There is some free street parking around One Arts Plaza. ALL-DAY pay parking around Arts Plaza 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)
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.
- Beat the heat in any of the restaurants in One Arts Plaza (1722 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201). Access to the lobby of One Arts Plaza may be available too.
- The Playwright Irish Pub in One Arts Plaza has kindly offered water and soft drinks and use of their restrooms for us!
- This is a PEACEFUL rally. Please follow all instructions from event leaders and police. PLEASE DO NOT BRING FIREARMS.