UWSA’s Unlearning Circles provide an opportunity for primarily white identifying people to come and explore white supremacy culture and our role and responsibilities in undoing racism. We rely heavily on the principles and steps of undoing racism promulgated by The People’s Institute for Survival and...
Have you attended a protest or webinar recently about police violence and been moved by calls from Black leaders to get involved? Do you want to learn how you can plug into efforts to defund the police and work to undo white supremacy in a...
We are in a time that has invited to reflect on the type of world we are willing to create for ourselves and future generations. You are invited to join us for an opportunity to reflect on the impacts of institutional racism, heal with others...
Downs-Jones Library at Huston-Tillotson University wants to invite you to celebrate Juneteenth 2020! The Downs-Jones Library & Archives present, "Juneteenth 2020: Growing Your Roots During a Global Pandemic Using Genealogy as a Progressive Tool". Danielle’ McGhee, M.L.S. , Director of the Downs-Jones Library and Library...
This Unlearning Circle is the first in a multi-month series that will explore how people, and white people in particular, have been racialized and socialized in white supremacy culture. We ground these circles in the work of Tema Okun and others, such as Kenneth Jones,...
This month we'll discuss "The End of Policing" by Alex S. Vitale and how it relates to AJC's police advocacy work. Everyone is welcome to join us. Book description: "The problem is not over-policing, it is policing itself." Recent years have seen an explosion of...
Green By Design is now online! Learn how to build, remodel or buy a green home to improve energy and water efficiency, increase comfort and reduce maintenance. Austin Energy Green Building team members will provide insight and experience on sustainable building practices including guidance on...
Join us on Wednesday, August 5th for a discussion about the history of policing in America, and their role in repressing labor and social justice movements. Socialist Night School is an open course that provides a chance to develop our politics together, regardless of background...
Austin Resource Recovery presents Fix-It at Home!, a FREE interactive, online workshop series aimed at teaching Austinites repair and maintenance skills from home. Classes range from learning sewing basics and ‘patching’ up clothes, to fixing recreational equipment and household appliances. If you've never tried your...
A range of forward-looking transportation planning initiatives are underway in the Austin area. With a focus on equity , organizations like Capital Metro, Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and the City of Austin are working to serve the city's diverse population-improving mobility, infrastructure and...
