Episode Details

This episode was full of insight and honest conversations about making a difference in Fort Worth and the greater Tarrant County area. The big story is a conversation with Leah King, the CEO of United Way Tarrant County, who is leading the organization in its second centennial. We talk about UW priorities, the safety of our children, and the Fort Worth way. Our guest host is Brian Renteria, a higher educator, and multi-generational Latinx Fort Worthian. Brian and EJ discuss Mattie Parker's statement about the Allen Mall Massacre and HB2744. We shine a light on the work that must happen around Robert Miller's death and much more! Below are links to everything discussed. Enjoy!

SHORT STORY #1: Mattier Parker's Statement About HB2744

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article275203506.html

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsBm1h6L4qT/

SHORT STORY #2: Experts Call Robert Miller's Death a Lie

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article275222971.html

Sign the form to join the community in demanding the Department of Justice to investigate Tarrant County Jail: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehm7avCfpyJBHnbSXMkHbWwEaoNrflUe69eVIo7VKhri8ybQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&fbzx=4236988865572576993

SHORT STORY #3: Refugee Center Pauses Welcoming New Arrivals

https://www.keranews.org/news/2023-05-10/refugee-services-of-texas-announces-major-budget-shortfall-pause-in-new-arrivals

BIG STORY: Candid Conversation with Leah King about Making Generational Impact and Navigating the Fort Worth Way

Support United Way Tarrant County -> GetUnitedTarrant.org

WINS
https://dallasinnovates.com/ut-arlington-gets-12-million-gift-from-alumnus-kelcy-warren-its-largest-donation-ever/

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article275305526.html

LOSSES
https://www.keranews.org/news/2023-05-10/a-fort-worth-bar-hosted-an-all-ages-drag-show-the-tarrant-county-judge-wants-a-state-investigation

https://fortworthreport.org/2023/05/11/mo-bull-economic-impact-of-pbr-events-expand-in-second-year/

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