WHAT:

Unveiling of an All Black Lives Matter crosswalk in Southern Dallas

Unity, a cornerstone of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message, will be on full display as elected officials, community leaders and residents of southern Dallas celebrate the icon’s birthday with the unveiling of an All Black Matter Crosswalk. The event is hosted by Kirk Myers, CEO, Abounding Prosperity Inc. and District 7 Dallas City Councilman Adam Bazaldua and will include elected officials and special guests from throughout the city.

The Dallas City Council unanimously approved the All Black Lives Matter crosswalk project last month for “All Black Lives Matter” installations to be painted at crosswalks in South Dallas. “I’m so excited and proud of our City Council for unanimously approving the “All Black Lives Matter” crosswalks in South Dallas because together we are taking a united stance that #BlackLivesMatter,” Councilman Bazaldua said.

The painted crosswalks are located at Al Lipscomb Way and South Ervay Way, Al Lipscomb Way and South Harwood, Al Lipscomb Way and Malcolm X Blvd, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Colonial Ave., and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Jackson Blvd.

WHEN:

Monday, January 17, 2022, 12:30 pm

WHERE:

Intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Malcolm X Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215

Also featuring: State Senator Royce West, State Representative Carl Sherman, State Representative Jasmine Crockett,Dallas City Councilman Omar Narvaez, Dallas City Councilman Adam Bazaldua, Kirk Myers, CEO Abounding Prosperity

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