Equity Forum 2024: Another World is Possible

Location: Vuka – North Loop, 5540 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756 (across from the Half-Priced Books on North Lamar)

Let’s struggle together to envision a future where many worlds fit. This free in-person gathering is designed to bring Austin-area community members, organizers and City employees together to share resources and strategies for working toward racial equity in Austin. Attendees will have the opportunity to build relationships, engage with panelists, and cultivate radical hope for the coming year. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Whether you’re an organizer, community member, student, or professional, we hope you’ll join us. Registration is required, so RSVP now! Together, let’s begin to plant the seeds for another world.

Event attendees are encouraged to bring their own personal reusable water bottle, if possible, and are also invited to contribute items such as photos, drawings, or mementos to our community altar in efforts to honor and uplift our ancestors and loved ones.

Another World is Possible will feature community panelists and organizations including 2024 Texas Poet Laureate, Amanda Johnston, Rhys Caraway (Allgo), Rebecca Sanchez, Community Powered ATX, La’arni Ayuma of Ayuma Healing Arts, and more! Panel discussions will tackle topics such as community organizing strategies, art as resistance, immigrant rights, and equitable land-use policies for Austinites. Attendees will also have opportunities for art activation including screen printing and a collaging/visioning activity to learn about getting involved in the City’s budgeting process.    

To learn more about the speakers, panelists, and the events of the day, visit the Equity Office’s Equity Forum website at https://www.austintexas.gov/page/equity-forum

For questions or additional accessibility needs, please contact Equity & Inclusion Program Coordinator Ayshea Khan at ayshea.khan@austintexas.gov

— Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided.

— Supervised children’s activities will be provided.

— This is an in-person event and there will not be any live streaming available.

— The Vuka Space is ADA accessible, with ramps located at the north entrance, which has double doors. While forum activities are taking place on the ground floor, there is an elevator located on the premises.

— COVID-19 tests, masks, and sanitizer will be available onsite. Wearing masks is highly encouraged in efforts to keep our communities safe.

— A gender-neutral bathroom is available onsite.

— Two small quiet rooms are available onsite, which can also function as nursing rooms.

— Bus stops near VUKA: Capital Metro Bus lines #1 and #481.