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A non-profit organization that creates spaces for critical dialogue and shared learning.

09/28/2026

What happens when education becomes a pathway to opportunity?

This Thursday, join us for an inspiring conversation with Terence Lester, Ph.D. , author, educator, and founder of Love Beyond Walls, as he shares insights from his journey from dropout to doctorate and explores the relationship between education, opportunity, and what becomes possible when we create pathways for people to thrive.

📍 South Dallas Cultural Center
🗓️ Thursday, October 1
⏰ 7:00 PM

Come be part of the conversation, hear Dr. Lester’s story, and consider what we can do to expand opportunity through education.

🎟️ Register through the link in our bio.

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09/18/2026

We did it! 💙

Thank you to everyone who supported The People’s Institute during North Texas Giving Day. Together, we raised nearly $1,000 to support our work creating opportunities for lifelong learning, meaningful dialogue, and connection in our community.

Every donation, share, and word of encouragement makes a difference.

Thank you for helping us Learn for Good.

09/09/2026

North Texas Giving Day is almost here—and you can give early! 💙

Your support helps The People’s Institute for the Common Good create spaces for critical dialogue, shared learning, and new ideas about education, work, and civic life.

Help us keep the conversation going. Give today. 🔗 in bio

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09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Today, we celebrate the people whose work makes our communities possible—from the corporate office to the skilled trades and everywhere in between.

Work matters. Workers matter. And everyone deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful life through their work.

09/06/2026

Join us for an evening of conversation, reflection, and possibility with Dr. Terence Lester, author of From Dropout to Doctorate, as part of The People’s Institute for the Common Good’s Distinguished Speaker Series.

The evening will include an audience Q&A followed by a book signing.

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📚 Come ready to listen, reflect, and imagine what education can make possible. #

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08/18/2026

We’re proud to celebrate our founder, Dr. Lance Bennett, on being named to the inaugural DFW Urban League Young Professionals Top 100 Most Influential Young Professionals Under 40.

A meaningful recognition of his continued commitment to education, civic leadership, and community impact.

Congratulations, Dr. Bennett!

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08/12/2026

Preserving Our Stories. Building Our Future.

Last year, The People’s Institute for the Common Good was featured on The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators , hosted by Dr. Asia Lyons

We’re honDr. Asia Lyonsthat the podcast and our episodes have been added to the Schomburg Center permanentSchomburg Centeride the work of James Baldwin, Malcolm X, Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and other influential voices.

The Exit Interview is also the first podcast to be archived at the Schomburg Center.

This moment reminds us why documenting the work of Black educators matters. Our conversations, ideas, institutions, and stories are part of a larger history—and preserving them helps ensure future generations can learn from what we are building today.

We’re grateful to Dr. Lyons and the community of educators who continue to create spaces for dialogue, learning, and collective imagination.

Our stories are part of the work. And the work is worth preserving.

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07/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Dawna Ballard (Dawna Ballard, Ph.D.) 💬 Together, we explored the power of communication, time, and building a more connected future. We’re grateful to everyone who made this evening possible. ✨

07/17/2026

There are still seats left! Join us this coming Wednesday for a conversation about ⏰ and how it impacts our society, culture, and individual lives!

👩🏽‍🏫 Dawna Ballard, Ph.D.
📍Whose Books - 512 West Davis, Dallas, TX 75208
🗓️ 7/22
⏰ 7PM
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07/09/2026

We’re constantly told to do more, move faster, and stay connected. But what if our relationship with time is shaping more of our lives than we realize?

Join us for the next Voices for Good Distinguished Speaker Series featuring Dr. Dawna Ballard, whose groundbreaking research explores how time influences the way we communicate, lead, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships.

Together, we’ll examine what it means to live and work with greater intention in a world that rarely slows down. Whether you’re an educator, nonprofit leader, student, business professional, or lifelong learner, this conversation will challenge the way you think about one of our most valuable resources: time.

📅 Register today and be part of the conversation. 🔗 in bio

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512 West Davis Street
Dallas, TX
75208

Website

http://Instituteforcommongood.org/

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