COVID-19 claims life of Tarrant County education pioneer
COVID-19 claims the life of Tarrant County education pioneer
Dr. Dennis Dunkins encouraged generations of minorities to seek college degrees. FOX 4 s Dionne Anglin talked to his friends and family about his legacy.
FORT WORTH, Texas - A pioneer of education in Tarrant County is being remembered by those who are most proud of his dedication to others.
In his own words recorded six years ago by the organization he co-founded, Dr. Dennis Dunkins revealed his passion for educational equality, particularly within the Fort Worth Independent School District. I just love the fact that I have this opportunity, he said. One of the major struggles in establishing TABSE was to make people believe we were real, that we really were serious about what we were trying to do.