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Recipients of 2021 Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards Announced

For the fourth year, the State Fair of Texas and the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum Steering Committee are proud to...

The State Fair of Texas is delighted to open the only grant cycle for the 2021 year. Last year, in addition to our core three grant...

It is no secret that every year, the State Fair of Texas attracts millions of people around the globe to Fair Park. Rides on the Midway,...

Born in 1902, Juanita Craft was an American civil rights activist, politician, and icon, best known for her tireless efforts advocating for...

The State Fair of Texas, United Way Dallas’ Southern Dallas Thrives, and Communities Foundation of Texas are excited to announce a pilot...

Born in 1930, Kathlyn Joy Gilliam took Dallas by storm as both a civil rights activist and a champion for education. As a mother of...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that more than $528,000 in grants and sponsorships has been awarded to 59 organizations in the...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to hold the first ever virtual Big Tex Job Fair, in partnership with Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas,...

The State Fair of Texas and the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Steering Committee are proud to announce that nominations for the...

State Fair of Texas Opens Final Grant Cycle for 2020, Adding New Social and Racial Justice Category DALLAS, TEXAS – August 18, 2020...

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