Share Your South Dallas Story
Your memories matter. Every story you share becomes part of the CEDARS archive, preserving South Dallas heritage for future generations. Whether it's a childhood memory, a family tradition, or a moment that shaped the neighborhood, your voice adds to our collective history.
Choose how you want to share your story below.
Ways to Share
Record Audio
Share your story through voice recording. Perfect for capturing the emotion and authenticity of spoken memories.
Upload Video
Share video footage of locations, events, or tell your story on camera.
Click to select video
Max 500MB
Upload Photos
Share historical photos, family pictures, or images of South Dallas locations.
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Multiple files accepted
Write Your Story
Prefer to write? Type out your memories and stories in the form below.
Story Details
Preserving Our Heritage
Every story you share becomes part of South Dallas's living history. Like the historic Forest Theater shown here, our community has countless stories of resilience, joy, and cultural significance that deserve to be remembered.
The Forest Theater was more than just a cinema. It was a gathering place, a community hub, and a symbol of Black excellence in Dallas. Your stories carry that same weight and importance.
By contributing to CEDARS, you're ensuring that future generations understand where we came from and the richness of our shared heritage.