Before The Event

¨      Please register by March 10, 2008

Night of The Event

¨       Attend your assigned dinner.

¨       Please do not bring un-registered guests to dinner.

¨       Listen respectfully to others without trying to change another’s’ opinion.

¨       Come with an open mind to participate in conversation.

¨       After you receive your dinner assignment, call or email your host to confirm that you will attend.

 What is the Dallas Dinner Table?

Dallas Dinner Table is a non-profit function that brings people together from various cultural backgrounds to break down racial barriers and encourage cross-cultural communication.

When is the Dallas Dinner Table?

Wednesday March 19^th at 6 - 9:30p.m., Registration opens January 21st on Martin Luther King, Jr National Holiday.

How can I participate?

You can participate by agreeing to be a HOST, a FACILITATOR, a DINNER GUEST and/or a SPONSOR. Hosts provide the location and the food for the dinner. Facilitators lead the process. Guests attend and participate. Sponsors provide donations of food, services or money to help the event reach more people.

How do I sign up?

Go to the registration page on this site to sign-up as a Facilitator or a Participant. Please contact us at exec@dallasdinnertable.com if you have questions.

If you'd like to Host or Sponsor, please contact our Host Coordinator at host@dallasdinnertabel.com

What is the deadline for participating?

We request that interested participants register by midnight, March 10^th 2008

Where is Dallas Dinner Table held?

Dinners involving 10 people per table will be held simultaneously throughout the city in various venues and restaurants on March 19^th 2008, Registration begins on January 21^st 2008, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday. During the registration process, participants are asked to select a dinner location. Participants are asked to arrive at 6:00 p.m. and the event should end around 9:30 p.m.

Who should attend?

Anyone who is interested in exploring ideas about race and participating in thought-provoking group discussion should register for Dallas Dinner Table.

What are the participants’ responsibilities?

Participants select a dinner table at a venue of their choosing. The evening includes an icebreaker, dinner, and discussions centered on questions that the participants select and provide a response. The questions focus on values, beliefs, fears, needs and goals. Each participant will have several minutes to share thoughts and reactions, with limited inquiry from other participants.

What you should bring

Participants need only to bring an open mind and willingness to share personal experiences. Trained facilitators will lend structure to the evening and utilize established techniques designed to minimize debate and maximize understanding among people representing different backgrounds and cultures.