Supporting immigrant and refugee students
Welcoming new students especially international students into our community, is critical as they bring culture, vibrancy. economy and various contributions so we all strive. Welcome BG’s event will provide credible resources for teachers from K-12 and beyond on how to support immigrant and refugee students in their school and classes.
Read MoreVirtual Citizenship Class
The Dallas Public Library offers classes that help students study for the U.S. Citizenship test and practice English language skills for the interview. Classes are always free. Also available 09/16 at 9:30 am. The Library works closely with immigration service non-profits and U.S.C.I.S. to provide the most up-to-date information on the citizenship process and what…
Read MoreBeginner Internet Class (Spanish)
Las clases de microsoft Office, teclear, motores de búsqueda y correo electrónico se impartirán en español. Classes on Microsoft Office, search engines, keyboarding, and e-mail will be taught in Spanish. TIME AND DATE: Classes will be hosted Friday from 1PM – 2PM Starting April 1st and then held every Friday. During Welcoming Week the available…
Read MoreTravisville by Soul Rep Theatre
Soul Rep Theatre is proud to present excerpts from their upcoming full production Travisville, written by Dallas native, William Jackson Harper. THE STORY: In 1960s Texas, one city has so far avoided the tumult of the Civil Rights movement. Through the efforts of an alliance of black church leaders, a wary peace has been maintained with…
Read MoreYanga and The AfroMexican Eperience
Yanga and the AfroMexican Experience features an entire gallery devoted to Yanga, exploring this historical story with documents from the Archivo General de la Nacion (National Archives) in Mexico City and Archivo General de Indias (Archive of the Indies) in Seville, Spain. The second gallery is devoted to exploring the cultural impact of the AfroMexican…
Read MoreYouth Advocacy Workshop
Calling all high school and college age students! Join us to learn everything you need to know about election season and candidates. Free event, food provided. Registration is preferred but can sign attendees in the day of.
Read MoreMLK Book Club: The Accommodation
The MLK Book Club is a casual space to discuss and share a book we can all read together. The Accommodation details the violent and suppressed history of race and racism in Dallas from slavery through the Civil Rights Movement, and the city’s desegregation efforts in the 1950s and ’60s. This book in particular should…
Read MoreCultural Fair
Transport yourself around the world and form international friendships with your neighbors! JCPL’s Adult Learning Center invites you to: meet exchange students and Johnson County families who will share elements of their cultures and traditions sample international cuisine, listen to music and watch dance performances including the Burmese American Community Institute Dancers travel to a different country with…
Read MoreLAS DAMAS: Art, Lotería y Poesía en el Westside
Join celebrated muralist Adriana M. Garcia and acclaimed author Xelena González as they share words and images from their new picture book Where Wonder Grows. Like their award-winning title All Around Us, their followup book proudly features their native Westside of San Anto. Adriana will also share a sneak peek of illustrations from her forthcoming…
Read MoreKermés Cultural a 16 de Septiembre Celebration
The Kermés Cultural, a 16 de Septiembre Celebration and Spanish-Language Book Festival will include activities for all ages including children’s literature, historical panels, culinary arts speakers, folklore and literature. At the center of this event there is the Spanish-Language Book Fair, where the public could meet and greet more than 30 Latin writers.
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