Honesty. Unity. Diversity. Dialogue. Listening. Equality.
A Courageous Conversation Series
A Courageous Conversation Series
The HUDDLE is a courageous conversation series that creates a safe space for dialogue and the opportunity for individuals to learn and unite with a diverse group of current and former Dallas Mavericks players, team representatives and community figures with the goal of eliminating racial divides, uplifting communities and empowering future generations.
The Dallas Mavericks celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop by hosting a roundtable discussion that honors the journey and legacy of Hip Hop while recognizing the influence music has on culture, sports, media, and fashion. Learn about the influence Dallas artists had within the national and international Hip Hop community through personal stories from influential Dallas-based artists The D.O.C, Bobby Sessions, Dorrough, and Ivy Awino.
With a mission in mind, at 89 years old Dr. Opal Lee decided to take the first step to demand change by vowing to walk 1,400 miles from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. to request that Juneteenth be recognized as a national holiday. Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Opal Lee to hear about what inspired her to make a difference.
Mavs Take ACTION! hosted an in-person discussion with community leaders, focused on providing food justice in our community. Following the discussion, we united with members of the community to pack and distribute food recovery bags and help in planting a new community garden.
The HUDDLE: Never Too Young To Change The World! Watch Mavs Take Action! as we install Little Libraries decorated by students around DFW to increase access and encourage reading in our community.
The HUDDLE: United As Allies! Tune in to our next courageous conversation on the importance of allyship.
The HUDDLE: Gun Violence Prevention & Safety! Listen in as Mavs Game Night Emcee and Inclusion Ambassador Chris Arnold hosts a session of the HUDDLE focusing on gun safety and the importance of gun violence awareness with the students at Carter High School. Arnold is joined by special guest leaders, including Dallas ISD Assistant Chief of Police Jerry Cockrell, Executive Director of Gun Sense Nicole Golden, Shop Talk crime prevention liaison Officer Jon Plunkett, and Tiara Cooper, Founder of Rooted in Liberation.
Click below to view information on mental health and to find additional resources.
An intimate conversation with Reggie Bullock
The HUDDLE: Voices Unheard, Uplifting Trans Perspectives is coming! Join Dallas Maverick Reggie Bullock in a discussion on the Trans community and creating opportunities for allyship. We encourage our supporters to take ACTION this National Trans Day of Visibility and help uplift the Trans community.
An intimate conversation with Sterling Brown
Join National Basketball Social Justice Coalition Executive Director James Cadogan, for his conversation with Dallas Maverick Sterling Brown on what social justice means to him and how to take ACTION now.
The HUDDLE - Social Justice in Today's World
Looking for more information and resources on the First-Generation Experience in the United States? See below for more in our DFW Metroplex:
City of Dallas Resources:
City of Dallas Community Resources Hub
This Community Resources Hub has been created to connect Dallas residents with existing resources to enhance the quality of life for all in Dallas. The search is free and can be conducted in over 100 languages. A multitude of critical resources and services are available for free or minimum cost.
Newcomers Mental Wellness Guidebook
The Newcomers Mental Wellness Guidebook was created to help raise awareness about local mental and behavioral health resources that are tailored to the needs of immigrants, refugees, and asylees. These resources provide culturally responsive care, offer services in languages other than English, and make accommodations for individuals who are low-income or do not have health insurance.
Citizenship Application Assistance
The City of Dallas Office of Equity & Inclusion works with Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to host two citizenship workshops each year. These workshops help eligible residents apply for U.S.citizenship with little to no cost. At our most recent event on Saturday, August 24, we helped 140 residents complete their applications at the main public library. Looking for more help? You can find federally accredited nonprofit organizations that assist with citizenship applications here: bit.ly/Dallascitizenship.
Dallas Public Library – Library Card
The Enhanced Library Card is a document with your name and picture that may possibly be used as a supplement with other documents to prove your identity and residency.
Additional DFW Metroplex Resources:
Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation
Year Up United: Comprehensive Job Training Programs for Young Adults
