CSI Dallas Chapter - Continental Societies, Inc.

02/20/2026

Join us this Saturday at McDonald’s for our next African American Read-In event. We have two locations to choose from.

Location #1: 5004 State Hwy 121, Plano, TX 75024
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location #2: 4640 State Hwy 121, Lewisville, TX 75056
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Each child will receive one free book from McDonald’s and one free Happy Meal! 📚

One per child while supplies last.

Reading starts at 11AM, so get there early and come prepared for fun!!

02/20/2026

We honor the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson

02/11/2026

Please join us for our next African American Read-In this Satuday at McDonald's.

Address: 4500 W. University Dr. Prosper, TX 75078
Date: Saturday, February 14th
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Children will receive one book from McDonald’s and One Happy Meal!
One per child while supplies last.

02/06/2026

🤩Did You Know? Dr. Percy Julian was a brilliant chemist who synthesized cortisone and other hormones from plants, revolutionizing medicine! His work made cortisone affordable for treating arthritis and other diseases, and he pioneered the industrial production of hormones, steroids, and even birth control pills.
Despite facing severe discrimination—his family's home was firebombed twice—he became one of the most celebrated chemists of the 20th century with over 130 chemical patents!

Today, we spotlight Dr. Percy Julian and his remarkable achievements.

02/05/2026

🤩Did you know?!? Garrett Morgan invented the three-position traffic signal in 1923 the foundation for today's traffic lights and inventor of the early gas mask. Today, we spotlight Garrett Morgan and his remarkable achievements.

02/04/2026

🤩Did you know?!? Frederick McKinley Jones invented the first portable automatic refrigeration system for trucks and railroad cars in 1938, revolutionizing the food industry! Known as the "Father of Refrigerated Transportation," his invention allowed fresh food to be transported across the country year-round.

During WWII, his refrigeration units saved countless lives by preserving blood and medicine for troops. He received 61 patents and was the first African American to receive the National Medal of Technology! Today, we spotlight Frederick McKinley Jones and his remarkable achievements.

02/04/2026

🤩Did you know?!? In 1941 the first medical director of the Red Cross was an African American man, Dr. Charles R. Drew. known as the “Father of the Blood Bank”. Today, we spotlight Dr. Charles R. Drew and his remarkable achievements.

02/02/2026

🤩Did you know?!? In 1921 Bessie Coleman was the 1st African/Native American to hold a pilot license/international pilot license. Today, we spotlight Bessie Coleman and her remarkable achievements.

02/01/2026

🤩Did you know?!? Dr. Patricia Bath is renowned for inventing the Laserphaco Probe for cataract surgery. Today, we spotlight Dr. Bath and her remarkable achievements.

01/14/2026

2025-2026 Respiratory Season Resource Guide – Part I

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01/14/2026

This season, respiratory illness poses a significant threat, nearing epidemic levels. Children, as commonly acknowledged, are a high-risk group for contracting illnesses and are also among its primary spreaders. Remember these (5) essential healthy tips.