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The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial is a monument to U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA) erected in 1970, and designed by noted architect Philip Johnson.DescriptionThe JFK Memorial was the first memorial by famed American architect and Kennedy family friend, Philip Johnson. The monument was approved by Jacqueline Kennedy herself. Johnson called it "a place of quiet refuge, an enclosed place of thought and contemplation separated from the city around, but near the sky and earth." The citizens of Dallas funded its construction entirely.The simple, concrete memorial to President Kennedy dominates a square in downtown Dallas owned by Dallas County, and bordered by Main, Record, Elm and Market Streets, one block east of Dealey Plaza, where Kennedy was assassinated.Philip Johnson's design is a cenotaph, or empty tomb, that symbolizes the freedom of Kennedy’s spirit. The memorial is a square, roofless room, 30 feet (9 m) high and 50 (15 m) by 50 feet (15 m) wide with two narrow openings facing north and south. The walls consist of 72 white precast concrete columns, most of which seem to float with no visible support two feet above the earth. Eight columns extend to the ground, acting as legs that seem to hold up the monument. Each column ends in a light fixture. At night, the lights create the illusion that the structure is supported by the light itself. The corners and “doors” of this roofless room are decorated with rows of concrete circles, or medallions, each identical and perfectly aligned. These decorations introduce the circular shape into the square architecture of the Kennedy Memorial.
Renaissance Tower is a 886ft, 56-story modernist skyscraper at 1201 Elm Street in downtown Dallas, in the U.S. state of Texas. The tower is the second-tallest in the city, the fifth-tallest in Texas, and the 24th-tallest in the United States. Renaissance Tower was designed by the architectural firm Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, completed in 1974, and renovated by architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill in 1986. Major tenants include Neiman Marcus Group, Southwest Securities and Godwin Lewis PC.HistoryAt the time of completion in 1974, it was the tallest building in Dallas at 710ft and was originally known as the First International Bancshares Tower . In 1985, it was surpassed by Fountain Place and Bank of America Plaza, which became Dallas's tallest building. It was also clear that Renaissance Tower would be overtaken by Comerica Bank Tower and Chase Tower then under construction. Therefore, in order to regain some status, the building underwent a major renovation in 1986 that included a re-glazed exterior and removal of the lighting on its sides. In 1986, James T. Chiles was brought in by the owner, the Prudential Insurance Company of America to design the broadcast center and towers on top the building, one of which was 176ft. This brought the structural height of the building up to 886ft, securing its place as the second-tallest building in Dallas. Excluding antennas and spires, the Renaissance Tower is the fifth-tallest.
The Dallas County Courthouse, built in 1892 of red sandstone rusticated marble accents, is a historic governmental building located at 100 South Houston Street in Dallas, Texas. Also known as the Old Red Courthouse, it is now the Old Red Museum, a local history museum. It was designed in the Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture by architect Max A. Orlopp, Jr.of the Little Rock, Arkansas based firm Orlopp & Kusener. In 1966 it was replaced by a newer courthouse building nearby. On December 12, 1976, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2005-2007 the building was renovated.
Thanksgiving Tower is a 50-story, 197m skyscraper at 1601 Elm Street in adjacent to Thanks-Giving Square downtown Dallas Texas. At its completion in 1982, it was the second tallest building in Dallas, surpassing Elm Place. One year later, with the completion of 1700 Pacific it became the third tallest, and it is currently the 8th-tallest building in the city. The building is connected to the Dallas Pedestrian Network and the Bullington Truck Terminal. Thanksgiving Tower is owned and managed by Woods Capital, and it was designed by the architecture firm HKS Architects.
Fountain Place is a 60-story late-modernist skyscraper in downtown Dallas, Texas. Standing at a structural height of 720ft, it is the fifth-tallest building in Dallas, and the 15th-tallest in Texas.DesignOriginal plans for the project called for twin towers, with the second tower rotated 90 degrees from the original, to be built on an adjacent block, but with the collapse of the Texas oil, banking and real estate industry and the savings and loan scandal of in the 1980s, the project was never completed. The building was designed by the award winning architects Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, with Henry N. Cobb as design partner, and was completed in 1986. The landscape and namesake fountains were designed by Dan Kiley.The building is known for its unique architecture—it was designed as a large, multi-faceted prism. Its various slanted sides cause the building to have a completely different profile from all directions. The building gets its name from the array of 172 dancing fountains in the plaza at its base.HistoryTenet Healthcare announced in 2008 that it was moving from the northern suburban areas of Dallas to Fountain Place due to high gasoline prices and the revitalization of downtown Dallas. Trevor Fetter, the company's president and chief executive, credited the Dallas Area Rapid Transit light rail and the concept of an urban location for his decision to move to Downtown Dallas.
The Wilson Building is an historic 12-story building in the Main Street district of downtown Dallas, Texas. The building was completed in 1904 and patterned after the Palais Garnier in Paris, France. The historic structure fronts Main Street on the south, Ervay Street on the east, and Elm Street on the north. The Wilson building was the tallest structure in Dallas from 1904–1909 and was considered the premier commercial structure west of the Mississippi. The Wilson Building is situated across from the flagship Neiman Marcus Building and is adjacent to the Mercantile National Bank Building.HistoryThe building was built for John B. Wilson (1847–1920), who moved from Canada to Dallas with his brother Frederick P. Wilson, and together made their fortune in cattle during the 19th century. Designed by Sanguinet & Staats of Fort Worth, the plan of the building is "E"-shaped with rounded corners featuring intricate stone and brick work. The building contained 9 elevators: 2 for the department store and 7 for office tenants. Among its many luxuries, it was connected to a 1,500 ft deep artesian well and contained 2 telegraph offices.The structure originally housed the Titche-Goettinger Department Store (later known as Titche's) in the basement and first two levels; upper levels housed offices accessed through a lobby on Main Street. Prior to the building's opening, most of Dallas retail traffic was centered several blocks to the west. The success of the Wilson Building and Titche-Goettinger convinced Neiman Marcus to build their flagship store across Main Street and forever changed the city's retailing history.
Whitacre Tower, also known as One AT&T Plaza, and formerly known as One Bell Plaza and One SBC Plaza, is a 37-story high-rise in Downtown Dallas, located adjacent to the Akard Street Mall.It serves as headquarters for AT&T and for Southwestern Bell Telephone, who operates as "AT&T Southwest". The building is 580 feet (177 m) tall and was constructed in 1984. Currently, it is the 13th-tallest building in the city. The white stone and glass skyscraper has over 1000000sqft of office space.HistoryThe Whitacre Tower was built in 1982.AT&T moved its headquarters to the tower from a location in San Antonio, Texas, in 2008. Mayor of Dallas Tom Leppert said in 2008 that he hoped that AT&T would stay in the central city. Most of the around 700 workers moving to the Whitacre Tower were moved into 17 floors that were being refurbished. In August 2008 AT&T sold the tower to Icahn Enterprises and took a long term lease in the tower.AT&T renamed the tower the Whitacre Tower after Edward Whitacre, Jr., a former chairperson and chief executive, in 2009. AT&T moved Spirit of Communication, a gold statue, from its Bedminster, New Jersey, offices to the Whitacre Tower.
Republic Center is a mixed-use complex at 300 N. Ervay Street and 325 N. St. Paul Street in the City Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA), adjacent to Thanks-giving Square. The complex is located diagonally across the street from DART's St. Paul Station, which serves its,, and light rail lines. It also contains part of the Dallas Pedestrian Network, with shops and restaurants in the lower levels of the building and is connected to the Bullington Truck Terminal.HistoryThe Republic National Bank Building was constructed as a 36-story skyscraper for the headquarters of Republic National Bank, which had previously been located at the Davis Building. Seeking to build higher than their rival's Mercantile National Bank Building, the Republic National Bank Building became the tallest building in Dallas and west of the Mississippi River at its completion in 1954. The skyscraper included an elaborate banking pavilion that stretched to Pacific Avenue. It remained the tallest building on the Dallas skyline until it was surpassed by the Southland Center in 1959.
TCRP's North Texas organization opens hotline to address social, racial, economic issues By MEREDITH SHAMBURGER 20 June 2014 A new volunteer group hopes it can dispense advice and legal help in civil rights cases throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The North Texas Civil Rights Project opened its telephone hotline June 4, providing area residents with a way to address their civil rights concerns through impact litigation, legal referrals, direct legal representation and community education. For now, the group of about a dozen volunteers works out of a spare bedroom in Farmers Branch. But they hope to eventually open an office in South Irving. The group zeroed in on that area because Irving is central to both Fort Worth and Dallas. They also expect a lot of their clientele will come from middle-to-low income areas, like South Irving. “I think citizens have to have an opportunity to question,” NTCRP interim director Kim Morris said. “And they have to have an opportunity to bring litigation about anything that they observe. Or if they are violated, they have to have a place an outlet for them. We’re that place.” The NTCRP is an offshoot of the 24-year-old Texas Civil Rights Project, which works to bring changes in civil liberties and discrimination cases. Morris said the idea for a North Texas-based organization stemmed from several local activists involved with the American Civil Liberties Union who wanted to do more for the community. “We went looking for a model to follow and we found the TCRP,” she said. “We said ‘This is it; there’s no reason to do something different.’ So we’re going to be a part of them with a Dallas-Fort Worth bent.” Co-founder Hadi Jawah said the ACLU, which used to be very active in Dallas, shifted its focus to legislative outreach in Austin, leaving a vacuum in North Texas. Jawah said he hopes the North Texas Civil Rights Project can become a “watchdog for the Bill of Rights.” Jawah, a human and civil rights activist and former Dallas Peace Center board member, said he hopes the NTCRP will be able to provide support for other activists, as well as citizens in underserved communities. “We need to make sure our civil rights, especially the First Amendment, are protected,” he said. Morris is a retired businesswoman who says she became involved in progressive and social justice issues after she retired. Many of the NTCRP volunteers have similar business backgrounds, she said. Others, like SMU adjunct professor and Dallas attorney Eliot Shavin, will provide legal advice and help with any actual litigation. For Shavin, the NTCRP is a natural fit. “Social justice has been a lifelong interest of mine,” Shavin said. Shavin says his interest in civil rights cases stems from growing up in the deep South, witnessing racial segregation and hearing about civil liberty issues like prayer in schools. His father also worked as a lawyer in similar cases. “Civil rights and civil liberties litigation is something I’ve done all my career,” he said. “That’s the kind of thing I enjoy, and it’s a matter of principle.” People who call the NTCRP’s hotline with a civil rights concern will be asked to give their contact information and details of the incident they’re reporting. Once a volunteer collects information on a particular case, a lawyer for the Texas Civil Rights Project or the North Texas Civil Rights Project will review the case and make a recommendation. That recommendation isn’t always to file a lawsuit. Sometimes it’s just a matter of the group picking up the phone or referring the client to people who can address the issue. “Maybe it’s a discrimination case that would be better served by the EEOC and there’s no impact to a group,” Morris said. “Or maybe there’s a prisoner’s rights issue and there’s been no ombudsmen involved in the case. I see us not only as a civil rights violation litigation and referral, but really as a service, another service for people to go to whenever they feel their rights have been violated. And there’s a lot here that needs to be looked at still.” One of the group’s first calls involved a person calling about a pregnant friend in jail who needed medical attention. Morris said in that case the prison hadn’t been contacted, so they advised the caller to make a complaint and follow the procedures. She thinks that response will be typical, because not every case needs to be brought to the level of litigation. The North Texas Civil Rights Project is still looking for volunteers, Morris said. They particularly need people to answer phones, and are seeking Spanish speakers and lawyers. Morris said the group is also looking to partner with local organizations and universities. “We want to be a part of the community and let people know that we’re here,” she said. “I just think that it’s very important that citizens have a place to go no matter what their income level is.” MORE INFO North Texas residents who believe they may have been subject to civil rights abuse should call the North Texas Civil Rights Project between 2 and 4 p.m. Wednesdays at 972-333-9200. To learn more bout the North Texas Civil Rights Project, email [email protected]. http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/irving/headlines/20140620-north-texas-organization-opens-hotline-to-address-social-racial-economic-issues.ece
AID International, Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2000. It is based and registered in Florida, USA. The mission of AID International, Inc. is to increase self-sufficiency in rural areas of Haiti by supporting the growth of strong and healthy communities. The organization works towards this goal by: Building schools and educational centers Supporting the care of orphaned youth and broken families Providing access to regular medical care to the most isolated and impoverished Launching initiatives that assist locals in providing for their families, as well contributing to the communities’ development Providing food, clothing, and personal care items, particularly during crises For the past 15 years, AID International, FLA and other partners have worked to ameliorate the standard of living for poverty-stricken families in Haiti and to bring about concrete change in the lives of the many in need. This non-profit was started in 2000 to address the lack of resources, particularly in Jacmel and Les Cayes. Since then, AID International’s involvement has expanded it’s work into other communities, such as Santiago, Dominican Republic and Rosario, Argentina. Through partnerships with individuals, other non-profit organizations, and companies both in Haiti and abroad, AID International continues to fulfill its mission to the Haitian people without regard to political affiliations, religious beliefs, or ethnic identity. AID International, Inc. is committed to serving the people in developing communities (and beyond) and encourages you to join us in this mission. Email [email protected] for information on how to get involved!
The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance teaches about the past, to learn for today, in order to impact the future. A not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) since 1984, at our inception we were known as the Dallas Memorial Center for Holocaust Studies and were located in the basement of the Jewish Community Center building on Northaven Road in North Dallas. A group of local survivors cr...eated the Holocaust Center to preserve the memory of what they had endured. As the center welcomed more visitors, the need to expand became more and more apparent. In 2005, the renamed Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance opened at its transitional location in the historic West End district and we are planning to erect a larger, free-standing facility on the site that have purchased at the north-west corner of Houston and Pacific streets. In the past year, we reached more than 40,000 students and hosted an additional 15,000 walk-in visitors. Tours of the exhibit are self-guided using digital Audio Guides, which are included in the price of admission. The audio guides are in English and Spanish. The exhibit can take from 30 minutes to 2 hours to view. Price of Admission: Students (18 and under) $6 School Groups of 15+ $4 each Group tours must be scheduled online http://www.dallasholocaustmuseum.org/index.php/plan-your-visit/tours/
Why West End? If you take a look at West End or simply walk through it, you'll feel tension. It's interesting. You feel people's uneasiness in response to their surroundings: poverty, drug addictions, prostitution, all enclosed by the contrasting wealth of the skyscrapers that surround it. That's why we chose to start here. People here are longing for something: love, a feeling of knowing that someone cares for them and hasn't forgotten them, a hope that despite their present condition, they are going to be okay and are not alone. We understand the solution is to be radical, unprecedented love. Love so unexpected it is not understood. We have come to see that acts of kindness carry a vast impact, but in due time, they too are forgotten. There is, however, a distinct kind of love, a love that lasts forever, a love, which man alone cannot give because this love is unconditional, and though he cannot give it, he cannot live without because he was born to be embraced by it. The Bible tells us God is everlasting. The Bible tells us God is love.
In 1982, Voice of Hope Ministries (VOHM) was started to provide youth and families in West Dallas with resources and skills to overcome poverty. Voice of Hope Ministries’ programs included Bible clubs, after-school tutoring, summer day camps, recreation, SAT and college prep classes, life skills, emergency assistance, and a thrift store. Additionally, VOHM operated a housing development program. In order to separate its housing activities from its ministry activities, the Voice of Hope Ministries Board of Directors decided to form a separate corporation called Voice of Hope Community Development Corporation. In November 1998, the new corporation received its 501 C-3 tax exemption from the IRS. From 1998 to January 31, 2001, Mr. Norman Henry served as the Executive Director of both organizations. On February 1, 2001, a new director was hired to oversee the VOHM to allow Mr. Henry to focus solely on the Voice of Hope CDC as its President/Executive Director. This was done to increase fund raising activities, especially with contributors who do not want to support an evangelical Christian ministry, and as a result increase the organization’s capacity to produce more housing and economic development opportunities. In 2002, the Voice of Hope CDC’s Board of Directors agreed to change its name to “Builders of Hope CDC” to better reflect its mission.
1) Professional Networking opportunities in Africa and abroad 2) Business opportunities 3) Career/Job Fairs 4) Seminars on Entrepreneurship & Leadership as it applies to Africa 5) Job opportunities 6) If returning back to Africa for work is your priority, then we have a wealth of information for you! If all else fails, meet people like you with dreams, goals, visions for the African Continent!
BRIEF HISTORY The founder was from a divorced home and both her and her late sister always talked about how they could help poor children and their mothers that couldn’t provide for themselves. They were always thought by their parents to be grateful for what they had and knew that not all kids could afford the day to day necessities like food, clothing etc. PEF is not just a project for the founder Jennifer M. Akporehe, but she sees it as a way of fulfilling a dream that she and Pamela once shared. It is a charity very close to her heart because of the history it carries and the meaning it has. “Pamela Erere Foundation to me is an extention of my sister; I will treat it like I would her” Jennifer M. Akporehe OUR INSPIRATION The Pamela Erere foundation (PEF), was founded by Chairperson Jennifer Mairo Akporehe. Named after her late older sister Pamela Ereremena Emerhana who before her premature demise had a passion for helping others. HOW IT WORKS The PEF helps provide basic amenities such as food,clothing,shoes, bags, books, household items etc. that is donated by supporters of the charity in the United States and Nigeria. These items may be used or new and will be distributed to the needy women and children throughout the year.(This is our most popular aspect of the giving process) Children’s fees would also be paid and for those who want to learn handwork like carpentry, tailoring, hairdressing etc. The foundation would also assist. Children would also be encouraged in extracurricular activities like sports, music, dance, art etc. Women would be encouraged to become independent by acquiring their High School Diploma. Vocational training would also be sponsored. Once they can earn a living, they would get off the program making room for other needy people. Mentorship classes would be held by positive role models, celebrities, public speakers etc periodically.
We exist to serve our clients and the broader communities of which we are a part. In the battle with HIV, we serve those individuals who have HIV/AIDS and the communities that are impacted by HIV/AIDS. Demonstrating professional competence, efficient and effective service, we provide care and work to prevent the further spread of HIV/AIDS.
Scientific Sessions is the American Heart Association's largest gathering of Scientists and Health Care Professionals devoted to the science of cardiovascular disease and stroke and the care of patients suffering from these diseases. The American Heart Associations annual meeting offers a unique opportunity to gather with colleagues from around the world in an exciting educational and professional environment. The scope and quality of the scientific exchange make Scientific Sessions the premier cardiovascular research and instructional meeting in the world.
Kollaboration is an annual event and movement produced by young Asian and Pacific Islander professionals and students, volunteering their time and skills to celebrate the vast talents of their community and hopefully bring them into the mainstream.