Dallas County Justice Initiative

We strive to honor victims of racial terror in Dallas County, Texas, and shed light on the legacy of racial violence.

[Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. @RBDallasHistory]

Please join RBD with @DallasParkRec for the dedication of a state historical marker at White Rock Cemetery Garden of Memories on Saturday, January 25th at 10 am. See the third image for helpful driving directions. We hope to see you there! @edgray1906 @DallasCountyJI

[Sharon Grigsby @SharonFGrigsby]

I'm glad I was able to devote one of my last @dallasnews columns to an important goal of mine these last six years -- helping tell the the long-neglected but vital stories of Dallas history. @RBDallasHistory @edgray1906 https://t.co/ZQfWaViw63

[Dr. Ed Gray @edgray1906]

Honored to be in the #documentary On Hallowed Ground #film by ⁦@SagasseMedia⁩ #Dallashistory #Blackhistory

[Dr. Ed Gray @edgray1906]

New @DallasCountyJI unveiled by Dr.Ed Gray @edgray1906 #Dallas #socialjustice #history @RBDallasHistory @eji_org

[Dr. Ed Gray @edgray1906]

Dr. Ed Gray leading a #EnvironmentalJustice tour for @DallasCountyJI @smu community engagement #students @RBDallasHistory #Dallashistory

[Dr. Ed Gray @edgray1906]

Dr. Ed Gray & the late https://t.co/MJaXhYsHQ4 Keaton co founder and founder of the @DallasCountyJI #History @eji_org #socialjustice

[Dr. Ed Gray @edgray1906]

@DallasCountyJI is about #Texashistory reposting for all #Texas

[Dr. Ed Gray @edgray1906]

At @CityOfDallas #Historicalmarker designation of Dr.Edgar Ward home @TxHistComm program #Dallashistory @RBDallasHistory #BlackHistory @DallasCountyJI

[Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. @RBDallasHistory]

Your LAST chance to get on the bus with us for our Ukunika Tours will be Saturday, August 17th! Together, we’ll explore Black Uplift in the Freedman’s Era through sites in Freedmantown/North Dallas (Uptown/State Thomas) and Downtown. Don’t miss out!
https://t.co/5Bz2VjU2Go

[Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. @RBDallasHistory]

Unfortunately, our July 27 Ukunika Tour: Martyrs & Memory is canceled. We hope to see you for Sustaining & Preserving Tenth Street on August 3rd (see flyer to register) and/or for our LAST Ukunika Tour on August 17th! https://t.co/LLIuhDlEi0

[Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. @RBDallasHistory]

Don’t miss these events!
You have two more chances to join us on our Ukunika Bus Tours: July 27 and Aug 17. Tickets: https://t.co/LLIuhDlEi0.

Join us with @kinkofahq on Aug 3 to get a first-look at the findings from If Tenth Street Could Talk. See flyer to register.

[Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. @RBDallasHistory]

Our next Ukunika Tour: Martyrs & Memory on Sat. July 27th will explore Dallas’ history of racial violence and those who have worked tirelessly to overcome it. President of the @DallasCountyJI @edgray1906
will be our special guest. Tickets on sale now! https://t.co/HFAm70QIzx

[Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. @RBDallasHistory]

Give it up for our fabulous intern J’Vonnie! 👏🏿 👏🏿 🎉 J’Vonnie has been a huge help with our Ukunika Bus Tours this summer. Next tours: Deep Ellum on July 13 and Martyrs & Memory on July 27. Don’t miss out! https://t.co/LLIuhDl6ss

[Dallas County Justice Initiative @DallasCountyJI]

RBD has some exciting guest speakers on tap for their July Ukunika Tours, including the DCJI director @edgray1906 on July 27th!

[Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. @RBDallasHistory]

You still have time to get on the bus for our July Ukunika Tours! Next Saturday, July 13 we'll discover Blues, Jazz & Emancipation in Deep Ellum. On Saturday, July 27 we'll explore Martyrs & Memory in Downtown and Dealey Plaza. Purchase your tickets now! https://t.co/LLIuhDl6ss

[Dr. Ed Gray @edgray1906]

The latest #historical marker in @CityOfDallas it’s #Blackhistory Jane Elkins lynching @RBDallasHistory @DallasCountyJI

[Jerry G @JerryLEADS]

I actually got time today, and the Mayor of Dallas standing by markers of enslaved people without even a mention of the legacy of enslavement in Dallas, Texas pissed me off.

Here is a little thread about slavery in Dallas County 🧵

[Jerry G @JerryLEADS]

This is the work of @RBDallasHistory. I voted on these markers as part of the Dallas County Historical Commission. I actually sent that Jane Elkins marker back for revisions because it was missing vital information. @CityOfDallas has done little to address its legacy of slavery.

[Jerry G @JerryLEADS]

We have to uplift the late Dr. George Keaton’s name when discussing these markers/Martyrs Park. He is the sole reason why they are in that park. @CityOfDallas wanted it elsewhere. I was in the meeting. He also called me & cursed me out when I rejected the 1st Jane Elkins marker.

[Dr. Ed Gray @edgray1906]

At Martyrs Park dedication with @CityOfDallas City Manager @KBTDallasICM who has been influential in #history #Dallas @RBDallasHistory @DallasCountyJI

[Dallas County Justice Initiative @DallasCountyJI]

This morning the DCJI, @edgray1906, @RBDallasHistory, and @DallasParkRec unveiled historical markers in memory of victims of racial violence, Jane Elkins, Patrick Jennings, Samuel Smith, and Cato, at Martyrs Park.