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Dear Progressives,
We've got a new event at The Progressive Center on the 14th that might seem out of place to some of you. I hope many of you will strongly consider coming down, regardless, because this forum is timely. It's something we think is very appropriate to our mission to help educate, and our core values which include diversity, inclusiveness, open-mindedness, and respect.
 In that spirit, when a couple of gentlemen walked in our door, had an interesting far-ranging conversation with me, and wondered if we would be interested in holding a forum discussing the New Black Panther Party (NBPP)... I said, yeah! What with the recent controversial DOJ case involving the NBPP that came up recently, the NBPP's North Texas roots, and the continued interest in this organization's aggressive stances that some notable social justice groups have condemned as the product of a hate group, this forum is worth having for them and for our community. You'll also find out more about our moderator's group, a local chapter of the National Black United Front - a provocative organization, as well. I just found out we'll be having
some interview time in the 1 o'clock hour, Thursday, August 12th, on
KHVN radio - "Heaven 97am" - during Robert Ashley's show. Check it out for a preview of the discussion!
As with every forum we have, bring your questions, bring your knowledge, and be prepared for a spirited discussion. Do what you need to next Saturday, then come down for cold drinks and hot topics at 3pm at The Progressive Center.
Be Well and Be Progressive,
Progressive Center Events:
Green Team Graduate Afterparty
Friday, August 6th, 8:30pm to 1:00am
$5 per person entry fee, $5 - $10 parking in the area.
Join local teens and their families for an afterparty for this year's graduates of the ExxonMobil Green Team program. ExxonMobil Green Team is an eight-week summer youth initiative, administered by the Volunteer Center of North Texas, that provides paid internships and a study program for high school students. During the program, students attend classes at Southern Methodist University related to environmental issues and professional and academic development. Students also participate in weekly environmentally-focused field trips and sessions centered on leadership, social responsibility, diversity and teamwork. Additionally, students develop and implement an environmentally-focused service project as a group.
Free food and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a DJ.
For more info on the ExxonMobil Green Team program, click here.
FORUM: Myth & Truths Behind the New Black Panther Party
Saturday, August 14th, doors open at 2:30pm, event starts at 3:00pm
 Do what you need to on Saturday, then come down for cold drinks and hot topics at 3pm at The Progressive Center. Thomas Muhammad, Chairman of the local chapter of National Black United Front, will lead a discussion about the New Black Panther Party's history, current goals and controversies, and what role the NBPP has in our community.
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Other Progressive Events in the Area:
Unify South Dallas - Monthly Meeting
Saturday, August 14th, sign-in at 9:30am - meeting begins at 10:00am
 There have been new developments in how the S.M. Wright Freeway will be reworked as part of a larger transportation plan for Dallas. Come to the meeting to find out more about how that is starting to happen. Also, learn more about what Unify South Dallas is doing to try to guide the redevelopment of S.M. Wright Freeway so that the affected neighborhood is truly reunited again in a way that hopefully sets the stage for more economic development there.
(Forest Heights Community Center, 3203 Holmes St, Dallas)
Dallas Peace Center - Summer Lecture - Jim Hightower
Thursday, August 19th, starting at 6:00pm
Join your neighbors for an entertaining and insightful night. Jim Hightower has spent three decades battling the Powers That Be on behalf of the Powers That Ought To Be - consumers, working families, environmentalists, small businesses, and just-plain-folks. Author of Swim Against the Current: Even a Dead Fish can Go with the Flow.
Reception at 6:00pm - Program at 7:00pm
Click here to purchase tickets!
(Irving Arts Center,3333 N.MacArthur Blvd, Irving)
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Directions and Contact Information
Our address is:
South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar Street, Suite 1021, Dallas, TX, 75215
South Side on Lamar is on South Lamar Street between Belleview Street and Arnold Street. Enter South Side from Belleview Street. The Progressive Center is located on the ground floor "Artists' Quarter" next door to the Janette Kennedy Gallery.
Click here for a Google Map
Free parking for event guests is available in the restaurant parking lot on the northeast corner of Belleview and Lamar. Paid parking is available in the lot behind Bill's Records and Poor David's Pub.
We encourage you to carpool or ride DART Rail to the event: either the Red or Blue line to the Cedars Station, which is just down the street from South Side on Lamar.
ADA assistance is available for Progressive Center events by contacting us. We will make any arrangements needed.
For this or any other questions or comments call us at 214.485.2720 or write to us at frontdesk@progressivecenteroftexas.org
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