The approval was met with applause from South Dallas residents inside city council chambers.
The City of Dallas took a big step Wednesday towards restoring the Forest Theater to its former glory by approving an $8 million grant.
“As a child, that’s where I spent Saturdays being entertained by movies,” said Rhodes. “I remember back in the day back in the early sixties I remember the lights. If you go out of town those lights will guide you back to Dallas.”City council members approved the community development that grant will pump millions into the theater for construction and infrastructure expenses.
The theater, which sits on MLK Boulevard, was a beacon for the Black community especially; with icons like BB King, Tina Turner, and Prince gracing the stage. According to the nonprofit Forest Forward, the theater went through some closings and reopening before a groundbreaking in 2024 to officially start the work for what is expected to be the latest, most improved version.
“I ain’t got a lot of time y’all, so y’all got to hurry up and get busy now. I want to see Dallas glow again,” she said. “I was there when the lights were on in Forest Avenue. And I want to see it come back in MLK now.”
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