Population: 2,618,148
White alone: 29.2%
African American: 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 40.2%
Asian: 6.5%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.1%
Population: 12
White: 75%
African American: 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 25%
Asian: 16.7%
This space serves as the soul and spiritual hub of the community. For more than 40 years, the architecturally significant, spiritually important Square has joined together myriad religions, cultures and traditions by providing a public space dedicated to gratitude.
Chapel- The spiritual center for all faiths.
Center Court/Hall- Where special events celebrating gratitude take place.
Court of All Nations- Celebrates the gratitude of all cultures throughout the world.
Grove- A garden designed for meditation and contemplation.
"Everyone praises the thought of Thanksgiving square but the execution just isn't there. They pride the structures to celebrate different cultures and religions but only quotes from the New Testament are present." -Eric Thomas
The Dallas Country Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has a wide array of resources available to the residents of Dallas. We first talked to Rudy Phillips, who is a public health inspector, about his job. Then, we learned about the Veteran Affairs Program and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program, which aims to increase energy efficiency of homes of low-income residents. Next, we learned about the free 24-hour STI testing program offered, which works with Access & Information Network (AIN) to provide information about resources. After, we learned about the influenza immunization program that offers in-house and mobile clinics immunization. Finally, we learned about the epidemiology department and how they dealt with patient zero in the U.S. during the Ebola outbreak.
"When we visited the immunization clinic, many of the clients and workers spoke Spanish. As well, many of the posters were in Spanish. Being half-latino, I was glad to see that these resources were available and efforts were being made to accommodate people" - Aaron Silva
Formerly known as Cowboys Stadium, the AT&T Stadium was constructed in 2009 and currently hosts the Dallas Cowboys. Originally estimated to cost $650 million to construct, the Cowboys requested $425 million in public financing from Dallas County, which commissioners denied.
The Cowboys struck a deal with Arlington and acquired land via eminent domain, as most properties refused to sell. Construction begins, including the world's largest HDTV.
Our tour guide explained the "family friendly" costs of tickets and the monumentous costs of construction, but quickly glossed over the loss of homes and local businesses as a direct result of the stadium.
Source: AP Photo Brandon Wade
"The stadium itself reflects its place in Dallas culture: physically impressive, but utterly soulless. Corporate greed removed a part of Dallas's culture from Dallas, and the arena itself stands as a symbol for the prevalent wealth inequality observed in the Dallas County area." -Isaac Kippes
John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. The assassination took place as he was driving through Dealey Plaza as part of campaigning for the 1964 Presidential Election. The death of JFK took a toll on the entire US, but it especially impacted Dallas.
Dedicated on June 24, 1970, the JFK Memorial Plaza was constructed less than a fourth of a mile from Dealey Plaza. The Memorial is meant to be a shared space for all where reflection and remembrance can occur.
It is a massive open tomb that contains a granite square with JFK's name engraved in it in gold lettering. This structure is meant to symbolize JFK's free spirit.
The Dallas community has extensively supported the memorial, leading to the ability to do a full restoration for it's 30th anniversary.