Environmental injustice refers to the uneven distribution of environmental benefits and burdens based primarily on race, but also other marginalizing factors such as income and gender. In this conversation, Dr. Bruno will describe how this phenomenon spans across Texas and its history, with a focus...
MONDAY 6/13 @ 7pm on Zoom Monthly Happy Hour is back! Thanks for staying tuned as we took a break last month. This June we are joined by Helen Gerlach and Marisa Flores-Gonzalez of City of Austin’s Water Utilities Department. Helen and Marisa will be...
Our monthly Austin Sierra Club meeting will be LIVE and online via Zoom. ZOOM LINK: TBD LIVE: We request that persons attending be healthy and vaccinated. Come early (6 to 7pm) for drinks and dinner. We'll start off with Announcements on current events... Tonite's main...
Come say hello virtually and hear the latest as we continue our work to save the climate. The national CCL call begins at noon: cclusa.org/meeting. The national call will feature Nathanial Stinnett from the Environmental Voter Project speaking on that organization's work leading up to the...
State legislatures are a key partner in the provision of the transportation systems and services that drive metro area regions and their economies. State governments and their local government partners are responsible for nearly three-quarters of total U.S. expenditures on transportation, and that share has...
We will be discussing public school finance, how to protect our public schools, upcoming legislation, and the best way to advocate for our kids at the Texas Legislature.
Equitable development involves supporting underserved communities through programs and policies that foster healthy, vibrant places. Community engagement provides an opportunity for project teams and neighborhood groups to create strong and livable communities together. In this seminar, local organizations will discuss ways to frame community engagement...
Our monthly Austin Sierra Club meeting will be online via Zoom. In the future we will mix Zoom programs with in-person/hybrid programs. ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/5133069449 We'll start off with Announcements on current events... Tonite's main program is Assuring a Clean Energy Future in Austin and Texas:...
LWVTX is co-hosting a webinar "Assault Rifles - What can be done?" with the Texas State League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the NAACP Texas State Conference on July 13th, 2022 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. CST. Panelists will include Art Acevedo, former Chief of Police...
Anne Braden (July 28, 1924 – March 6, 2006) was an American civil rights activist, journalist, and educator dedicated to the cause of racial equality. In celebration of her birthday, UWSA is hosting an online, two-hour workshop, “White Antiracist History; White Antiracist Mobilization: Lessons From...
