Community Movement Builders Dallas

11/12/2025

Community Movement Builders (CMB) Dallas Chapter is urging the Dallas City Council to take immediate action to update all existing “Lamar” Freeway signs to Botham Jean Blvd, in accordance with the Council’s 2020 decision to rename the street.

Despite the vote to honor Botham Jean a beloved member of the Dallas community whose life was tragically cut short the city has yet to replace the freeway signs five years later. CMB has been in communication with Councilmember Bazaldua, who has expressed support for moving forward with the update.

“Our community deserves to see the city’s commitment to justice and accountability reflected in action, not delay,” said Talissa Shamsid-Deen, a representative of CMB Dallas. “Renaming this street was meant to be a meaningful tribute to Botham Jean’s life and legacy, and it’s time for the city to fulfill that promise.”

Community Movement Builders, a 501(c)(3) organization based in the Highland Hills community, will be speaking at Dallas City Hall soon to address this matter directly.

For more information or to get involved, please contact:
Talissa Shamsid-Deen at 945-239-4675

10/31/2025

🛒 Need help finding food in Tarrant County?
We’ve made it easier to connect with local food pantries and distribution sites. 💚
Scan the QR code to access a full list of resources near you — created by a collective of Fort Worth organizations working to make things more accessible for everyone.

10/31/2025

👻 Join us for a Halloween with purpose! 🎃
This Halloween Special: Trick & Talk is all about bringing our community together — for candy, connection, and conversation that matters.

Let’s share treats, build relationships, and talk about the issues that impact us most.

🗓️ October 31, 2025 | 7PM
📍 3836 Basswood Drive
Costumes welcome — bring the family!

10/30/2025

🎃💛 The LOVE Patrol is back this Halloween! 💛🎃
Pull up Oct 31st from 2–5 PM at Estelle Village Apts (5969 Highland Village Dr, Dallas) — no tricks, just treats ✨

We’ll be giving out flowers and 2,600 lbs of fresh produce to our Highland Hills neighbors. Come grab some goodies, show love, and spend time with the community.

Big love to TPS, CIVN, and all the partners making it happen! 💪🏾❤️

10/30/2025

🍽️ | No Child Left Hungry ❤️

With the ongoing government shutdown and pause of SNAP benefits, we know many families are feeling the impact. Starting October 30th, Marquez Bakery in Arlington will be offering free meals for kids — no questions asked, dine-in or to-go.

Let’s take care of one another and make sure no child goes hungry. 💛

📍 Marquez Bakery, Arlington, TX
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10/29/2025

10/22/2025

FREE Firearm Safety Class in Dallas!

Join Equal Access Arms Academy for a FREE Firearm Safety Class at Malcolm X Academy
📍 3836 Basswood Drive, Dallas, TX 75241
🗓 October 25, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their firearm safety knowledge. Learn about:
✅ Safe handling & storage
✅ Legal responsibilities & ownership
✅ Understanding firearm types
✅ Proper stance, grip, and control
✅ Loading & unloading safely

Empower yourself through education and safety.
Let’s build responsible, confident, and informed gun owners in our community.

🔗 Tag a friend who should join you!

10/07/2025

Community Movement Builders Dallas Chapter stands in support of Patrice Jones
On September 30, 2025, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker made an
unacceptable and dangerous remark directed at community organizer
Patrice Jones, saying: “Patrice, I still have your casket.”
This statement is reckless, threatening, and completely out of line,
especially coming from someone elected to serve and protect the people
of Fort Worth. Words like this carry weight, and when spoken by those
in power, they can endanger lives.
Patrice Jones is a dedicated community activist who has stood up for
justice and accountability in Fort Worth. Her voice represents the
struggle of many who are fighting against systemic injustice and neglect
in the city. No mayor should ever try to intimidate or silence that.
As Community Movement Builders – Dallas Chapter, we stand in full
solidarity with Patrice Jones. We demand accountability from Mayor
Mattie Parker and call for a public apology for her reckless and harmful
statement.
The people of Fort Worth deserve leadership that listen to the people—
not leadership that makes threats to them

10/05/2025

🎓 Empowered Minds After-School Program 🌟
Join us at Malcolm X Academy for a space where young minds grow, learn, and lead!

📅 Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
👦🏾👧🏽 Ages 8–14

Empowered Minds is all about building confidence, leadership, and a love for learning — inspired by the legacy of Malcolm X.

📍 Malcolm X Academy
📞 Contact Talissa Shamsid-Deen at 945 239-4675 for more info or to register!

09/20/2025

✨💖 Love Patrol in the Pinks (Estelle Village) was a beautiful success yesterday! 💖✨

We were able to spread LOVE by passing out 🌹 roses, 🎒 backpacks, 🍎 fruits, 🍕 pizza, 💧 water, 🍼 diapers, snacks, good vibes — and most importantly, a lot of LOVE.

Big shoutout to Ricky Perry for putting this together and much love to all the groups and orgs who supported, like Commissary Is Very Necessary (CIVN)

09/05/2025

Another successful pamper drive in the Highland Hills community.

08/11/2025

A huge thank you to everyone in our community who donated, contributed, and came out for our Back to School Event! 📚
Because of your love and support, our Highland Hills youth are starting this school year ready and confident.

Highland Hills, you showed up and showed OUT—this is what community looks like.