Race Deemed A Factor In Decision By Wells Fargo Bank
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Bank employee errors in call to security on businessmen.
July 10, 2008 – DALLAS - When businessmen Saravanan Rathinasabapathy and Yvonne Derrill Ewans met with Wells Fargo personal banker Matt Palmer to transact business, the meeting was called to a halt after teller Cindy Pirrello alerted security that the two men, one Indian and the other African American, looked and acted suspiciously. This initial action started an entire chain of events that involved multiple Wells Fargo employees.
The men, along with Mr. Rathinasabapathy’s wife, Nithya, and Mr. Ewans good friend, Dr. Camille Lewis, found themselves staring down the barrels of guns and responding to the orders of many law 20enforcement officers.
Today, Attys. Royce West and Mike Gruber filed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo Bank, alleging gross negligence, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation and assault.
Following the filing, a press conference was held to discuss the allegations and how race appeared to be a major factor in how the plaintiffs were treated at the branch, located at 4851 Legacy Drive in Frisco, TX.
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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Announces Grant To Cedar Valley College
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today announced that Dallas’s Cedar Valley College, located in the 30th Congressional District of Texas, will receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program. The college will receive $400,056.00 for FY 2009, and an equal amount in the four following fiscal years, for a total of five years.
“Cedar Valley College is a community college that truly serves its community,” Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson said. “The faculty and administration work hard to meet the needs of the students, and the students work hard to balance their schoolwork with the other responsibilities in their lives. I am proud that Cedar Valley College is in my District, and I congratulate it on receiving this grant.”
Cedar Valley College is a Minority Serving Institution with an enrollment of almost 5,000 students. It will use the grant money to improve both retention of students and student success, with a focus on enhancing instruction and academic services.
Grants made by the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program are designed to enable institutions of higher education to improve academic quality, institutional management and fiscal stability, as well as increase their self-sufficiency.
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Denton Municipal Electric & Dallas Water Utilities Provide Customers with Tips to Conserve Resources and Save Money |
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By Ruth Ferguson
Earlier this summer, in anticipation of record high electricity demand, Denton Municipal Electric (DME) issued a conservation alert to its customers. Noting that as temperatures rise, households rely on their air conditioners more, increasing the electricity usage and demand on the electrical grid. DME assured the public that although adequate levels of electricity have been projected for the state, energy conservation helps utilities meet necessary demand while also helping customers save money on their monthly electric bill.
DME provided the energy conservation tips:
- Turn off all unnecessary lights, appliances, and electronic equipment.
- When at home, close blinds and drapes that get direct sun, set air conditioning thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, and use fans to cool the air.
- When away from home, set air conditioning thermostats to 85 degrees and turn all fans off before you leave. Block the sun by closing blinds or drapes on windows that will get direct sun.
- Avoid opening refrigerators or freezers more than necessary. Use microwaves for cooking instead of an electric range or oven. Crockpots are another option.
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Dallas Firm Celebrates Christmas In July For Local Non-Profit
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Four charities to benefit with back-to-school supplies
The office is decked out in red, white and blue, but they are no’t celebrating the nation'’s birthday all month. President and CEO of the company, Don Crawford, arrived for work in a Santa Claus suit. Those who have worked at Delta Dallas for more than a year knew Christmas in July had arrived.
Delta Dallas, a Dallas-based leading provider of staffing and recruiting services specializing in administrative, accounting and call center staffing, last week announced the launch of the 10th annual Christmas in July. Throughout the month of July the company will sponsor a 31 day program of giving that it hopes will touch the lives of over 2,000 children in need.
It is common to see companies sponsor charitable giving opportunities during the Christmas holidays. But not many go all out to celebrate Christmas in July. With lights strung, a Christmas tree decorated in red, white and blue and the receptionist answering “Merry Christmas” every time she receives a call, Delta Dallas has thrown themselves into the Christmas spirit while temperatures outside are anything but wintery.
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