Episode Details

This week we spoke with the host of the 817 Gather, Nydia Cardenas, who has worked for decades as a consultant, analyst, and mentor with minority-owned businesses, start-ups, and entrepeneurs. We spoke about why diversity, equity, and inclusion are so important for the city of Fort Worth, and how city council's important vote on Tuesday, August 5th could be a turning point for Fort Worth's fight against fascism.

Big Story: Fort Worth council to vote on DEI suspension to save $277M in federal funds

Actions:

• August 5th at 1pm - Fort Worth City Council Worksession at City Hall where city staff presents options for how to save the Diversity & Inclusion department.
• August 5th at 6pm - Fort Worth City Council vote on whether or not to keep the Diversity & Inclusion department. (Sign up to speak before 4pm on August 5th)
• August 6th at 6pm - Marc Veasy & Collin Allred's Build the Backlash at Greater St. Stephen First Church 3728 E Berry Street Fort Worth, TX 76105
• August 9th at 3pm - Beto O'Rourke's Tarrant County Town Hall at Ridglea Theater 6025 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76116
• August 12th at 1pm - Fort Worth City Council Worksession where the 2026 city budget will be presented.
• August 14th at 5:30pm - Fort Worth Police Chief Finalist Forum at City Hall

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