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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200512T113000
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SUMMARY:Professional Development Seminar: Regional Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Texas communities are looking at comprehensive and holistic resiliency plans to lessen impacts and reduce recovery time from shocks and stressors. This seminar will identify major risks and review plans towards preparedness. Speakers will discuss planning efforts for resilient frameworks\, networks\, hubs and research. Details about Texas Metro Observatory and Planet Texas 2050 – Bridging Barriers research will be also be presented. \n  \nSpeakers \nSteven Richter\, Graduate Research Assistant\, University of Texas School of Architecture \nJuliana M. Felkner\, Assistant Professor\, Bridging Barriers Researcher – Planet Texas 2050\, University of Texas at Austin\, School of Architecture \nMarc Coudert\, Environmental Program Manager\, Office of Sustainability\, City of Austin \n\n\nThis professional development seminar will be hosted as a live webinar. \n  \nTechnology Requirements \nThe webinar will be hosted using Cisco WebEx. No software is necessary to join the meeting. Additional details on how to join will be sent to registered attendees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP here. \nSeminar is approved for AIA Learning Units\, GBCI CE Hours\, SITES and AICP CM Credits. \n\nCertificates of completion are provided for self-reporting.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/professional-development-seminar-regional-resiliency/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Energy Green Building":MAILTO:greenbuilding@austinenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200512T181500
DTSTAMP:20200422T174644Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Austin Happy Hour: The Past\, Present\, and Future of Austin Energy
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! On May 12th\, Solar Austin will be hosting our first virtual happy hour with Austin Energy’s Customer Renewable Solutions Manager\, Tim Harvey.  \nCome along as Tim walks us through the 35 year historical voyage of renewables at Austin Energy. Tim will outline the challenges encountered and discuss the adjustments\, improvements\, and lessons learned along the way.  \nAfter journeying through the historical evolution\, Tim will then give us a glimpse of the future\, detailing the ways that Austin Energy’s current renewable energy programs and offerings are setting the stage for the city’s renewable energy future. From the comfort of your home\, please join us as we laugh\, lament\, and learn about Austin’s successes\, failures\, and challenges as our city gears up to address current community needs\, through customer driven and experience informed programs. \nTuesday\, May 12th\, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM\nOnline via ZOOM\nRSVP and Get More Details Here\nAbout the Speaker: Tim Harvey is the Customer Renewable Solutions Manager for Austin Energy.  Passionate about Texas’ clean energy transition\, environmental conservation\, and his Austin community\, Tim has worked with Austin Energy in the Solar Program since 2006. Over the course of his career\, Tim has played key roles in the development and operations of Austin Energy’s renewable program offerings and solar rate designs. Tim not only talks the talk\, but walks the walk\, participating in Community Solar and driving an electric vehicle since 2011.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/solar-austin-happy-hour-the-past-present-and-future-of-austin-energy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T183000
DTSTAMP:20200507T155902Z
CREATED:20200507T155750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T155902Z
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SUMMARY:YOUth Count Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You might be at home\, but the census is still ON. We’re here to let you know that YOUth Count when it comes to the census. \nJoin our Wednesday webinars!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/youth-count-webinar/2020-05-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T200000
DTSTAMP:20200513T182347Z
CREATED:20200513T182228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T182347Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual HH - Tour of Commons Ford Prairie with Amy Concilio
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Thursday\, May 14\, from 6-8pm for a virtual tour of a restored native Texas prairie at Commons Ford MetroPark. The 40-acre meadow was restored in 2011-2012 to remove invasive grasses and bring back habitat for native birds\, and has been managed since then with regular prescribed burns to maintain high biodiversity. Annual vegetation surveys have been conducted since 2010. \nOur speaker\, Dr. Amy Concilio\, is a plant ecologist and professor at St. Edward’s University\, and has been leading the vegetation sampling campaigns with a team of enthusiastic students and volunteers since 2017. She will take us through the meadow virtually\, introducing some of the dominant and exciting rare grasses and wildflowers that have returned to the site\, and discussing the implications of the restoration for ecosystem functioning and biodiversity conservation. Expect to see lots of pretty pictures of plants and come away with some tips for spotting them when you are next able to visit the park in person! \nThe talk will be held on Zoom\, and you can click on this link to join: https://stedwards.zoom.us/j/99180023159?pwd=K3owZmR1KzlON295UnFPcDQ0bGREQT09\nThe Meeting ID: 991 8002 3159\nThe Password is: 088101
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/virtual-hh-tour-of-commons-ford-prairie-with-amy-concilio/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200515T153000
DTSTAMP:20200513T210650Z
CREATED:20200513T210650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T210650Z
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SUMMARY:Project Connect Virtual Meeting - Greg Casar D4 + Leslie Pool D7
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday May 15\, 2020 at 2 p.n. CST for a virtual community meeting with Council Member Gregorio Casar and Leslie Pool\, Council Member\, District 7 focused on Project Connect – Austin’s bold transit plan. \nParticipants will be welcomed by Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke and the panel will be moderated by Austin’s own Ron Oliveira. \nGet an in-depth overview of the latest System Plan\, see the Downtown Transit Tunnel visualizations\, and have a front-row seat for a lively discussion with Austin elected leaders! \nDuring the virtual meeting\, participants will be able to provide feedback by commenting through the chat/comments feature\, participating in poll questions\, sending an email\, or leaving a voicemail. Feedback mechanisms will be advertised and regularly referenced during the meeting. More feedback opportunities are available throughout May as part of a concurrent virtual open house at projectconnect.com. Recordings of the webinars will be made available online at projectconnect.com. \nThe virtual meetings will include closed captioning for the hearing impaired. \nCommunication or Accommodation Needs?\nContact the Project Connect office at 512-369-6210 or feedback@projectconnect.com. \n————- \nRegister the webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fg0AqbVmTmusr2Wwm4xmGA\nPassword: 541903 \nDial in by telephone:\n346-248-7799 / 94698185622#\nOR\n253-215-8782 / 94698185622# \nDay of event link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94698185622?pwd=Ri9QSHBFYlVPeVI3ZDhWUnpyTjB3Zz09
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/project-connect-virtual-meeting-greg-casar-d4-leslie-pool-d7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200518T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200518T143000
DTSTAMP:20200513T210956Z
CREATED:20200513T210956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T210956Z
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SUMMARY:Project Connect - BM Jeff Travillion + Natasha Harper-Madison D1
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Monday May 18\, 2020 at 1 p.m. CST for a virtual community meeting with Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison and CapMetro Board Member Jeffrey Travillion\, focused on Project Connect – Austin’s bold transit plan. \nParticipants will be welcomed by Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke and the panel will be moderated by Austin’s own Ron Oliveira. \nGet an in-depth overview of the latest System Plan\, see the Downtown Transit Tunnel visualizations\, and have a front-row seat for a lively discussion with Austin elected leaders! \nDuring the virtual meeting\, participants will be able to provide feedback by commenting through the chat/comments feature\, participating in poll questions\, sending an email\, or leaving a voicemail. Feedback mechanisms will be advertised and regularly referenced during the meeting. More feedback opportunities are available throughout May as part of a concurrent virtual open house at projectconnect.com. Recordings of the webinars will be made available online at projectconnect.com. \nThe virtual meetings will include closed captioning for the hearing impaired. \nCommunication or Accommodation Needs?\nContact the Project Connect office at 512-369-6210 or feedback@projectconnect.com. \n———— \nRegister the webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C3iwNvNDQKGJR3LfoeWvUQ\nPassword: 225901 \nDial in by telephone:\n346-248-7799 / 91722004814#\nOR\n408-638-0968 / 91722004814# \nDay of event link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91722004814?pwd=NU1oR216S1Erd2thTnFNTmUwZXN0Zz09
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/project-connect-bm-jeff-travillion-natasha-harper-madison-d1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200518T193000
DTSTAMP:20200513T190537Z
CREATED:20200513T190417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T190537Z
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SUMMARY:Asians in Activism
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with us on Monday\, May 18th 6:00-7:30pm! Join our virtual panel discussion on the day our nation honors Vincent Chin’s birthday and AAPI’s National Anti-Bully/Anti-Hate Day. \nHear from some Asian servant leaders share their stories about their activism\, our nation’s past and present experiences of bigotry and xenophobia; and how they build community in the Greater Austin area and beyond. \nCommunity champions include: \nHugh Li\, Ph.D.\, high-tech entrepreneur\, President-Elect at Austin Chinese American Network (ACAN) \nLucas Pastorfield-Li\, recipient of Masters in Global Policy Studies on migration from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT in May and creative artist \nLinda Phan\, Director of Public Policy at Texas Council on Family Violence \nPooja Sethi\, Attorney and Asian American Quality of Life Commissioner\, candidate for City Council District 10 \nMingfei Yi (Alice)\, Chairwoman of Austin Area Census Count Committee\, founded the Austin chapter of APAPA\, a consultant for APIA Vote\, and on the executive board of national 80-20PAC. \nEmlyn Lee (moderator)\, Founder and Chief Community Collaborator of BRAVE Communities \nYou must register for this free Zoom webinar at https://bit.ly/MakeATXBRAVEaapiactivism. If you have any questions you would like to ask before the program\, please email us at bravecommunities@gmail.com and there will be opportunities to ask questions during the webinar.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/asians-in-activism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T170000
DTSTAMP:20200514T191924Z
CREATED:20200514T191756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T191924Z
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SUMMARY:Park Talk: How History and Nature are Enjoyed at Fort Davis National Historic Site
DESCRIPTION:NPCA’s Park Talk series is a new way for park advocates to stay informed and engaged in the most important issues facing America’s national parks. \nPlease join us for this special online event featuring Fort Davis National Historic Site. \nTravel back in time and discover the intriguing Fort Davis National Historic Site from the comfort of your home. In this special Q&A with NPS Rangers and NPCA\, we’ll virtually explore the history and natural wonders of this West Texas park. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/park-talk-how-history-and-nature-are-enjoyed-at-fort-davis-national-historic-site/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T183000
DTSTAMP:20200513T213646Z
CREATED:20200513T213646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T213646Z
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SUMMARY:Project Connect Virtual - Board Chair Wade Cooper + Tovo D9
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday May 19\, 2020 at 5 p.m. CST for a virtual community meeting with Council Member Kathie Tovo and CapMetro Board Member Wade Cooper\, focused on Project Connect – Austin’s bold transit plan. \nParticipants will be welcomed by Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke and the panel will be moderated by Austin’s own Ron Oliveira. \nGet an in-depth overview of the latest System Plan\, see the Downtown Transit Tunnel visualizations\, and have a front-row seat for a lively discussion with Austin elected leaders! \nDuring the virtual meeting\, participants will be able to provide feedback by commenting through the chat/comments feature\, participating in poll questions\, sending an email\, or leaving a voicemail. Feedback mechanisms will be advertised and regularly referenced during the meeting. More feedback opportunities are available throughout May as part of a concurrent virtual open house at projectconnect.com. Recordings of the webinars will be made available online at projectconnect.com. \nThe virtual meetings will include closed captioning for the hearing impaired. \nCommunication or Accommodation Needs?\nContact the Project Connect office at 512-369-6210 or feedback@projectconnect.com. \n———— \nRegister the webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ubr6hKZdSxCgd9fEDJgxWg\nPassword: 631181 \nDial in by telephone:\n346-248-7799 / 98683986629#\nOR\n408-638-0968 / 98683986629# \nDay of event link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98683986629?pwd=UHZlTTFDQUdWZDdaSDBTeGRUWFZXZz09
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/project-connect-virtual-board-chair-wade-cooper-tovo-d9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T123000
DTSTAMP:20200513T211349Z
CREATED:20200513T211349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T211349Z
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SUMMARY:Project Connect- Board Secretary Stratton\, BM Hill\, Flannigan D6
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday May 20\, 2020 at 11 a.m. CST for a virtual community meeting with Jimmy Flannigan\, CapMetro Board Member Troy Hill Mayor and CapMetro Board Member Eric Stratton\, RN\, focused on Project Connect – Austin’s bold transit plan. \nParticipants will be welcomed by Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke and the panel will be moderated by Austin’s own Ron Oliveira. \nGet an in-depth overview of the latest System Plan\, see the Downtown Transit Tunnel visualizations\, and have a front-row seat for a lively discussion with Austin elected leaders! \nDuring the virtual meeting\, participants will be able to provide feedback by commenting through the chat/comments feature\, participating in poll questions\, sending an email\, or leaving a voicemail. Feedback mechanisms will be advertised and regularly referenced during the meeting. More feedback opportunities are available throughout May as part of a concurrent virtual open house at projectconnect.com. Recordings of the webinars will be made available online at projectconnect.com. \nThe virtual meetings will include closed captioning for the hearing impaired. \nCommunication or Accommodation Needs?\nContact the Project Connect office at 512-369-6210 or feedback@projectconnect.com. \n———— \nRegister the webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CPGyoj98TZ-pvmLVrdYeKg\nPassword: 011212 \nDial in by telephone:\n346-248-7799 / 95987169928#\nOR\n408-638-0968 / 95987169928# \nDay of event link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95987169928?pwd=SkdGdnV0cWp3WGkxZGl3TmtFTk9LUT09
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/project-connect-board-secretary-stratton-bm-hill-flannigan-d6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T183000
DTSTAMP:20200513T211702Z
CREATED:20200513T211702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T211702Z
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SUMMARY:Project Connect Virtual - BM Terry Mitchell + Alison Alter D10
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday May 20\, 2020 at 5 p.m. CST for a virtual community meeting with Alison Alter for Austin (D10) and CapMetro Board Member Terry E. Mitchell\, focused on Project Connect – Austin’s bold transit plan. \nParticipants will be welcomed by Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke and the panel will be moderated by Austin’s own Ron Oliveira. \nGet an in-depth overview of the latest System Plan\, see the Downtown Transit Tunnel visualizations\, and have a front-row seat for a lively discussion with Austin elected leaders! \nDuring the virtual meeting\, participants will be able to provide feedback by commenting through the chat/comments feature\, participating in poll questions\, sending an email\, or leaving a voicemail. Feedback mechanisms will be advertised and regularly referenced during the meeting. More feedback opportunities are available throughout May as part of a concurrent virtual open house at projectconnect.com. Recordings of the webinars will be made available online at projectconnect.com. \nThe virtual meetings will include closed captioning for the hearing impaired. \nCommunication or Accommodation Needs?\nContact the Project Connect office at 512-369-6210 or feedback@projectconnect.com. \n———— \nRegister the webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VGEOMLJVTUGV3UAMeyHYDw\nPassword: 305808 \nDial in by telephone:\n346-248-7799 / 92185869532#\nOR\n408-638-0968 / 92185869532# \nDay of event link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/92185869532?pwd=N3BLSEpKUEpEcjlQMEFXWG9uVnNGQT09
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/project-connect-virtual-bm-terry-mitchell-alison-alter-d10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T123000
DTSTAMP:20200513T192531Z
CREATED:20200513T192418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T192531Z
UID:43085-1590490800-1590496200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Project Connect Virtual - Board Chair Wade Cooper + Mayor Adler
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday May 26 at 11 a.m. CST for a virtual community meeting with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and CapMetro Board Member Wade Cooper\, focused on Project Connect – Austin’s bold transit plan. \nParticipants will be welcomed by Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke and the panel will be moderated by Austin’s own Ron Oliveira. \nGet an in-depth overview of the latest System Plan\, see the Downtown Transit Tunnel visualizations\, and have a front-row seat for a lively discussion with Austin elected leaders! \nDuring the virtual meeting\, participants will be able to provide feedback by commenting through the chat/comments feature\, participating in poll questions\, sending an email\, or leaving a voicemail. Feedback mechanisms will be advertised and regularly referenced during the meeting. More feedback opportunities are available throughout May as part of a concurrent virtual open house at projectconnect.com. Recordings of the webinars will be made available online at projectconnect.com. \nThe virtual meetings will include closed captioning for the hearing impaired. \nCommunication or Accommodation Needs?\nContact the Project Connect office at 512-369-6210 or feedback@projectconnect.com. \n———— \nRegister the webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9RGNpKj0TCO6XJgOsgZ1hg\nPassword: 765980 \nDial in by telephone:\n346-248-7799 / 96633426955#\nOR\n408-638-0968 / 96633426955# \nDay of event link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/96633426955?pwd=cjR1N0dRSm93cWVndHE5OC82K3J3QT09
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/project-connect-virtual-board-chair-wade-cooper-mayor-adler/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T130000
DTSTAMP:20200514T192401Z
CREATED:20200514T192401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T192401Z
UID:43121-1590494400-1590498000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Park Talk: To Love And To Advocate
DESCRIPTION:NPCA’s Park Talk series is a new way for park advocates to stay informed and engaged in the most important issues facing America’s national parks. \nPlease join us for this special online event featuring Fort Davis National Historic Site. \nWhat does it mean to advocate for the national parks? Join us as we unveil threats to our Texas national parks\, how park advocates have successfully protected them and how you can turn your love of national parks into action. \nImagine taking a lantern tour of Fort Davis\, looking up to see the stars and instead being confronted by a condominium development. NPCA is dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural and cultural heritage of America’s national parks\, but we cannot do that without park lovers and advocates like you. Alan Spears will unveil threats to national parks and how NPCA has been successful in protecting these special places — like the viewshed at Fort Davis — and what you can do to help. \nYou can RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/park-talk-to-love-and-to-advocate/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T200000
DTSTAMP:20200513T215011Z
CREATED:20200513T214756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T215011Z
UID:43105-1590606000-1590609600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Texas Railroad Commissioner Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:This year Texans will elect a new commissioner to the state agency that is responsible for regulating pollution from oil and gas development to uranium and coal mining. Join the conversation on how we can make this agency more accountable to the people of Texas – not just special interests. \nAt the Candidates Forum on May 27\, participants will learn the viewpoints and positions of candidates Chrysta Castaneda (confirmed)\, Roberto Alonzo (confirmed) and James Wright (not confirmed yet). You are invited to participate and may register here: https://bit.ly/RegisterRRCCandidatesForum \nThe mission of the Railroad Commission of Texas is to serve Texas by stewardship of natural resources and the environment\, protection of personal and community safety\, and support of enhanced development and economic vitality for the benefit of Texans. Ignoring their mission\, the Commission has allowed toxic waste\, air and water pollution\, and the corporate abuse of eminent domain to affect people across the state. Incumbent commissioners regularly receive campaign contributions from the same companies they regulate. They rarely declare conflicts of interest when making punitive decisions over companies they have a stake in. \nThe Railroad Commission is one of the most important environmental regulators in Texas\, and now is the time to make sure the agency is accountable to the people\, not big polluters.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/texas-railroad-commissioner-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200528T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200528T170000
DTSTAMP:20200429T163209Z
CREATED:20200429T163209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T163209Z
UID:42847-1590650100-1590685200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:USGBC Equity Summit
DESCRIPTION:Better buildings mean better lives for all.\nUSGBC’s vision means putting people first. In this inaugural summit\, we will convene and listen to USGBC members\, sustainability advocates\, key social and environmental justice leaders\, and economic and community development experts. \nParticipants will share how their work acts on equity by creating better lives for people and moves the needle for green buildings\, cities\, and communities. Together we look forward at building healthy\, thriving people\, communities\, and cities for all. \nSocial Equity is imperative to create health\, thriving people and lives. It must be deeply embedded into how we hold ourselves accountable as an organization and community. This summit is a call to action to define how we raise the standard of living for all. \nUSGBC will select three presenters as “winners” and feature their ideas at Greenbuild and interview them for a spotlight in a USGBC Equity Report. \nYou can RSVP here. \nCall for Proposals \nShare your vision to raise the living standard for all. All complete proposals must be submitted by Friday\, May 15\, 2020\, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time. \nLearn more and submit here \nSchedule \nThursday May 28\, 2020 \n8:15 AM Virtual Doors open \n6:00 PM Event adjourns for day \nFriday May 29\, 2020 \n8:15 AM Virtual Doors open (Panelist convene) \n6:00 PM Event adjourns
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/usgbc-equity-summit/2020-05-28/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="USGBC Texas Central Texas Region":MAILTO:info@usgbc-centraltexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200528T193000
DTSTAMP:20200513T213033Z
CREATED:20200513T213033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T213033Z
UID:43099-1590688800-1590694200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Project Connect Virtual Meeting - Kitchen D5 + Ellis D8
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday May 28\, 2020 at 6 p.m. CST for a virtual community meeting with Ann Kitchen\, District 5 and Paige Ellis – City Council District 8\, focused on Project Connect – Austin’s bold transit plan. \nParticipants will be welcomed by Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke and the panel will be moderated by Austin’s own Ron Oliveira. \nGet an in-depth overview of the latest System Plan\, see the Downtown Transit Tunnel visualizations\, and have a front-row seat for a lively discussion with Austin elected leaders! \nDuring the virtual meeting\, participants will be able to provide feedback by commenting through the chat/comments feature\, participating in poll questions\, sending an email\, or leaving a voicemail. Feedback mechanisms will be advertised and regularly referenced during the meeting. More feedback opportunities are available throughout May as part of a concurrent virtual open house at projectconnect.com. Recordings of the webinars will be made available online at projectconnect.com. \nThe virtual meetings will include closed captioning for the hearing impaired. \nCommunication or Accommodation Needs?\nContact the Project Connect office at 512-369-6210 or feedback@projectconnect.com. \n———— \nRegister the webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g7YyghlmTQ2mqeJaFgsBQA\nPassword: 975382 \nDial in by telephone:\n346-248-7799 / 99826635418#\nOR\n408-638-0968 / 99826635418# \nDay of event link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/99826635418?pwd=cURuWTQvVVp2ejBUaDdoNGhBN3lJZz09
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/project-connect-virtual-meeting-kitchen-d5-ellis-d8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200529T120000
DTSTAMP:20200528T174738Z
CREATED:20200528T174531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200528T174738Z
UID:43279-1590750000-1590753600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Ask a Lawyer about voting by mail in Texas
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Texas Civil Rights Project and the ACLU of Texas on Friday\, May 29 at 11:00AM CDT to get an update on the status of vote-by-mail in Texas\, and how we can ensure that we have a safe in-person voting option. \nThis event will also be an opportunity to directly ask the legal team any questions that you or your community have around vote-by-mail or in-person voting during the pandemic.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ask-a-lawyer-about-voting-by-mail-in-texas/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200529T153000
DTSTAMP:20200513T213347Z
CREATED:20200513T213347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T213347Z
UID:43101-1590760800-1590766200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Project Connect Virtual - BM Vice Chair Garza + BM Renteria
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday May 29\, 2020 at 2 p.m. for a virtual community meeting with Board Vice Chair Delia Garza and Council Member Pio Renteria\, District 3\, focused on Project Connect – Austin’s bold transit plan. \nParticipants will be welcomed by Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke and the panel will be moderated by Austin’s own Ron Oliveira. \nGet an in-depth overview of the latest System Plan\, see the Downtown Transit Tunnel visualizations\, and have a front-row seat for a lively discussion with Austin elected leaders! \nDuring the virtual meeting\, participants will be able to provide feedback by commenting through the chat/comments feature\, participating in poll questions\, sending an email\, or leaving a voicemail. Feedback mechanisms will be advertised and regularly referenced during the meeting. More feedback opportunities are available throughout May as part of a concurrent virtual open house at projectconnect.com. Recordings of the webinars will be made available online at projectconnect.com. \nThe virtual meetings will include closed captioning for the hearing impaired. \nCommunication or Accommodation Needs?\nContact the Project Connect office at 512-369-6210 or feedback@projectconnect.com. \n———— \nRegister the webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mL7l_MIDTLyf_DWLb9Q-_g\nPassword: 635088 \nDial in by telephone:\n346-248-7799 / 91592270613#\nOR\n408-638-0968 / 91592270613# \nDay of event link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91592270613?pwd=WmtPaHBmSGhIY1JUZXFKVlNyN3ErZz09
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/project-connect-virtual-bm-vice-chair-garza-bm-renteria/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200530T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200530T153000
DTSTAMP:20200527T220608Z
CREATED:20200527T220526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T220608Z
UID:43275-1590849000-1590852600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Interfaces: Artists On Series (Panel)
DESCRIPTION:Join Interfaces’ first Artists On: Series cohort for a panel on how climate change and sustainability informs their artistic practice! Each artist will also share a piece of their work. Use this zoom link to watch. \nABOUT ARTISTS ON: Similar to the short-lived New York Times series\, artists on will feature Austin-area artists teaching\, performing\, and talking about big topics that our society deals with every day. There is no way to extrapolate artistry from political and historical context\, and we both recognize\, and champion artists that are working within the intersections of social justice & art. We are kicking off this series in efforts to bring FREE arts education from local artists with historically marginalized backgrounds to the Austin-area. It is important that we #teachlivingartists\, and that we drive home one point: education is for EVERYONE. We are proud that our first Artists On is in partnership with the City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability & Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/interfaces-artists-on-series-panel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200601T200000
DTSTAMP:20200527T185335Z
CREATED:20200527T185335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T185335Z
UID:43266-1591036200-1591041600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Sierra Club Climate Change Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change Committee Meeting \nFirst Monday of each month\, 6:30-8:00pm \nZoom video conference here: https://zoom.us/j/5133069449 \nJune 1 Presentation:\n6:30-7:15 or 7:30 – Public Health and Social Justice talk \n7:15-8:00 Climate Change Committee Meeting – \nAgenda: What Volunteers Can Do! \nDiscuss Action Teams and allow people to sign up to continue the work to stop climate change\, an imperative if we want our current civilization to survive. We’ve formed Action Teams on Austin Energy\, the Permian Pipeline\, Rio Grande Valley Support\, Carbon Fee & Dividend\, People Power\, Data Entry\, and Presentations and more. We have identified additional action teams we’d like to form\, including Transportation\, Climate Justice\, Partner Organizations\, School Education\, and Social Media. Whether you have only minutes a month or hours a day\, join us to build a mass movement to stop climate change. Or join another group fighting this vital cause.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sierra-club-climate-change-committee-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200605T210000
DTSTAMP:20200603T212420Z
CREATED:20200603T212420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T212420Z
UID:43390-1591383600-1591390800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:How Can Socialists Fight for The End of Policing?
DESCRIPTION:You must RSVP here for the Zoom Link: https://actionnetwork.org/events/how-can-socialists-fight-for-the-end-of-policing-a-conversation-with-alex-vitale/ \nThe nationwide protests against racist police violence have been inspiring\, and as socialist organizers we fight for political reforms like defunding the police that can meaningfully restructure our society for justice and peace. On Friday\, join us for a discussion with Alex Vitale\, Professor of Sociology at Brooklyn College and author of The End of Policing (temporarily free as an e-book) on how we can organize for lasting political reform. \nWe’re living through another wave of racial terrorism and police murders of black people. Working class people and working class communities of color in the United States have just lost tens of millions of our jobs through no fault of our own. As a result of the structure of the racial capitalism\, the victims of COVID-19 are overwhelming black people and people of color\, who disproportionately are low-wage essential workers who cannot work from home\, and who disproportionately cannot afford quality healthcare. Throughout this crisis\, politicians at all levels of government are overwhelmingly in the hands of the capitalist class\, and are doing all they can to bail capitalists out at the expense of the working class. \nWe know that neoliberal capitalism leaves millions of us to starve and to be targeted\, harassed\, and imprisoned. We have a carceral and police system designed to target the poorest among us instead of providing universal\, class-wide social programs for our health\, housing\, and dignity. Without universal social reforms that undermine the basis of poverty\, the capitalist class divides the working class and targets the most vulnerable among us. This is how we have ended up with a years-long pandemic of US police killing people\, often without consequences. They are fulfilling their role in society\, and it is our job to change society to eliminate that role. Let’s discuss how we can do that together and organize for justice for all.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/how-can-socialists-fight-for-the-end-of-policing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200607T143000
DTSTAMP:20200603T202735Z
CREATED:20200603T202556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T202735Z
UID:43384-1591534800-1591540200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Climate Hope: Science\, Social Justice\, Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Citizens’ Climate Lobby and First UU Church of Austin invite you to a four-part course on climate change!\n \n\n\nWhere: on Zoom\nWhen: each Sunday in June\, 1:00 – 2:30.\nTitle: Climate Hope: Science\, Social Justice\, and Solutions\n \n\nCourse description: We know this about climate change: It’s real. It’s us. It’s serious. We know how to stop it. This four-session course will first review climate change science and impacts. Second and third sessions will explore solutions\, from individual actions through local\, regional and national policy options. The final session will empower participants to help fight for and help to shape the energy transition. Reflections on social justice imperatives will anchor the sessions in humanist values. Additional\, optional resources will be provided to all class members. The course is open to all. \nRegister: https://forms.gle/6Pj8DYVBidacyZu19
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/climate-hope-science-social-justice-solutions/2020-06-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens' Climate Lobby":MAILTO:austin@citizensclimatelobby.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200607T201500
DTSTAMP:20200605T021754Z
CREATED:20200603T175022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T021754Z
UID:43367-1591556400-1591560900@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:South Asian Austin Moms Speak Out
DESCRIPTION:This is a zoom webinar about race\, equity\, and inclusion. In light of the recent police shootings across the country and here in Austin\, we are past the time of speaking to our kids and each other about race and how to stand together with other communities. It is important for all of us to not only understand what is happening in the world\, but to understand how to be an ally with black and brown communities. We hope you can join us. Questions will be taken before and during the conversation. We hope we can all walk away having learned a little bit more.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/south-asian-austin-moms-speak-out/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200608T193000
DTSTAMP:20200603T214120Z
CREATED:20200603T214120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T214120Z
UID:43395-1591639200-1591644600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Hub Meeting: How Can Sunrise Support the M4BL
DESCRIPTION:RSVP with this link and we’ll send you a zoom link before the meeting begins- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerUq6N59829Bu0RFFK5YCqGwghIl0B6G8tZu7ScEQf5-PosA/viewform?usp=sf_link \nRight now\, we are seeing communities rise up all across the country to fight back against a system that says some lives don’t matter. It’s time for us to come together as a movement\, give what we can \, stand with other movements for change\, and do the deep work of rooting out white supremacy in ourselves\, our communities and our country. \nJoin us as we process this moment together and figure out how we are going to show up for the Movement for Black Lives as a hub.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/hub-meeting-how-can-sunrise-support-the-m4bl/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T133000
DTSTAMP:20200527T181035Z
CREATED:20200527T180907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T181035Z
UID:43261-1591702200-1591709400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Wood Innovations: Professional Development Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Wood is one of the oldest building materials. For hundreds of years\, the harvesting\, supply and trading of wood has created industry and economic opportunity. Throughout history\, the sustainability of the wood supply has also presented challenges. This seminar will examine the evolution of sustainable harvesting\, forest management and the legal supply of wood to building construction. The session will also explore the newest in engineered wood building products.\n \n\nSpeakers\n\n\nTodd Wascher\, AIA\, Associate Partner\, Lake Flato \nSherry Mundell\, P.E.\, Regional Director Project Support Field Division\, WoodWorks – Wood Products Council \nJason Grant\, Manager – Corporate Engagement\, Forests – World Wildlife Fund \n  \n\n\nThis professional development seminar will be hosted as a live webinar.\nTechnology Requirements\n \n\nThe webinar will be hosted using Cisco WebEx. No software is necessary to join the meeting. Additional details on how to join will be sent to registered attendees.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick the RSVP button here for more details and registration. \n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar is approved for AIA Learning Units\, GBCI CE Hours and AICP CM Credits.\nCertificates of completion are provided for self-reporting.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/wood-innovations-professional-development-seminar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Energy Green Building":MAILTO:greenbuilding@austinenergy.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T193000
DTSTAMP:20200605T204028Z
CREATED:20200605T203947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T204028Z
UID:43466-1591727400-1591731000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Teach-In: Our Vision of a City without Cops // Nuestra visión de una Ciudad sin Policías
DESCRIPTION:[Español abajo]\nCommunities of Color United: Coalition for Racial Justice invites you to learn about our work on defunding the police and our vision for our community with abolition. \nThis teach-in will be in both English and Spanish. More details to follow. \n========= \nComunidades de Color Unidas por la Justicia Racial le invita a aprender sobre nuestro trabajo para recortar los recursos financieros que apoyan al Departamento de Policía de Austin. Queremos compartir nuestra visión de abolir a la fuerza policiaca en nuestra ciudad. \nEsta charla será en inglés y en español. Más detalles a seguir.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/teach-in-our-vision-of-a-city-without-cops-nuestra-vision-de-una-ciudad-sin-policias/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T203000
DTSTAMP:20200603T212000Z
CREATED:20200603T212000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T212000Z
UID:43388-1591729200-1591734600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Online Sierra Club monthly meeting: Ethical Choices in Modern Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly Austin Sierra Club meeting will be online via Zoom. \nWe’ll start off with Announcements on current events… Our featured speaker is Carol Whitaker with a presentation on Ethical Choices in Modern Agriculture. \nDo you worry about climate change? Ever wonder how food\, food production\, and our food choices impact our planet? Have you watched COWSPIRACY or WHAT THE HEALTH documentaries on Netflix? Curious about which foods are the most planet-friendly? Join us for a thought provoking presentation about how our food choices can harm or heal our planet. \n– Learn how food production has changed in the last 100 years.\n– Explore and compare the environmental impacts of producing different types of food.\n– Learn about the latest meat and plant-based food science technologies.\n– Learn what the water and carbon footprints of your eating habits are.\n– Explore food producing/consuming solutions\, and see which ones are the most planet-friendly. \nCarol Whitaker has an MBA from the University of Dallas\, an MS in Management Information Systems from NOVA Southeastern University and was an IT Program Management Professional for 34 years. Her love of the natural world\, years of community service to help environmental causes\, and her personal health struggles (and subsequent transformation) led her to uncover the connection between human health and the environment. She has since earned her Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell and works with the non-profit Educated Choices Program\, helping others understand how what they put on their plates really matters. \nIf you have not used Zoom before to join online meetings\, it’s recommended to get a free account at http://zoom.us/ . It’s a good idea to test your phone or PC prior to the event. Turning on your microphone and camera (to be heard and seen during the meeting) is typically not needed. The URL to click on and join the meeting will be displayed after you RSVP.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/online-sierra-club-monthly-meeting-ethical-choices-in-modern-agriculture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200610T200000
DTSTAMP:20200603T175435Z
CREATED:20200603T175435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T175435Z
UID:43371-1591813800-1591819200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:A Reckoning: An Appeal to White America
DESCRIPTION:This is not the time for outrage\, anger and social media hysteria that is not followed by action. We want to continue to see our brothers and sisters of color join us in the work we do\, but this plea is to White America that continues to perpetuate a system of fear\, violence and disgust. Join us as we hear from the Austin Justice Coalition’s Executive Director Chas Moore deliver pointed words about how we must be as we move forward.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/a-reckoning-an-appeal-to-white-america/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T141500
DTSTAMP:20200610T181650Z
CREATED:20200610T181555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T181650Z
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SUMMARY:Plática: "The Latino Lens & Experience of Racism"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our HABLA Plática: “The Latino Lens & Experience of Racism” on Thursday\, June 11\, 2020 at 1pm LIVE on our HABLA Facebook Page. \nOverall\, four-in-ten Latinos say they have experienced racism and discrimination in the past year. Such experiences include: being called offensive names\, being told to go back to their home country\, being criticized for speaking Spanish in public\, or simply experiencing racism\, discrimination and or unfair treatment because they are Latino. (Source: The PEW Research Center\, 2019). \nSuch racism has also been amplified during the current COVID-19 pandemic as Latinos in Austin continue to be disproportionately impacted and overrepresented in the number of COVID cases\, higher positivity rates\, hospitalizations and deaths. \nThis week we will take on an ambitious conversation with Latino Austinites as we share personal views and experiences on:\n-Racism\, both externally and internally\, acknowledging there is racism in the project of Latindad\n-Perceived Latino privileges within our community related to colorism/shadeism\n-Our responses and actions to combat racism through a multi-generational Latino lens\n-How Brown and Black experiences are intertwined and must be confronted together\n-What’s our call to action? \nOur Panelists will include:\n-Idalis Maldonado\, College Student & Community Advocate\n-Michael Ramos-Lynch\, Attorney & Community Advocate\n-Diana Gomez\, Community Advocate\, Progress Texas\n-Saul Gonzalez\, Community Advocate\n-Dr. Angela Valenzuela\, Professor\, University of Texas & Director\, The Texas Center for Education \nModerated by Paul M. Saldaña\, Co-Founder/Facilitator HABLA \nJoin for this important Plática LIVE on our Facebook Page:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/HABLAAUSTIN/
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/platica-the-latino-lens-experience-of-racism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Democracy Doesn’t Pause: National Community Summit
DESCRIPTION:In a virtual turn out\, we’ll explore this pivotal time in our democracy. Together with our inspiring youth\, key public figures\, and luminaries\, we’ll reenvision a more just path forward. \nFEEL & FORMAT\nYou’ll join in an interactive online space to hear from inspiring speakers\, ask questions\, reflect on your own hopes\, and create shared visions of transformation for our schools\, policymaking\, and democracy. By elevating the voices of youth and other leaders\, this experience will deepen our understanding of this pivotal moment in our democracy\, spark hope in the possibilities of our future\, and invite your ideas and reflections on the bold changes we can work toward together. \nGeneral admission for this event is free. If you’re able to\, please consider giving what you can by selecting a paid ticket type or give a different amount to support our Democracy Doesn’t Pause initiative today.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/democracy-doesnt-pause-national-community-summit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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