On Wednesday, Dallas City Council voted to grant $225,000 in funding for cultural programming to Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

Last year, $248,000 in funding was cut in response to Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s settlement with the National Labor Relations Board. The agency found merit to dozens of unfair labor practice charges made against the company, including the firing of dancers due to union efforts.

In the Wednesday meeting, council member Zarin D. Gracey said he’s appreciative of the changes the dance company has made following the settlement.

“I just want to publicly thank them for doing that tough work and making the tough decisions to continue moving forward, and congratulate them on being able to secure this funding through all of the tumultuous times,” he said.

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