The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond teaches us that in order to undo racism, we must develop “anti-racist leadership intentionally and systematically within local communities and organizations”. In order to develop anti-racist leadership, we must break down the myths we are taught in the...
Find the full agenda and FAQ's on our website. Calling on Congress An economy-wide carbon price is the single most powerful tool we have to reduce America’s carbon pollution to net zero by 2050. We’re asking Congress to enact that powerful tool this year. You’ll...
Common Ground for Texans and LWV-AA, both nonpartisan nonprofit organizations, are hosting an event - Outcomes and likely consequences of 87th legislative session Saturday, June 12 at 2:00-3:30 PM CDT Ross Ramsey, Executive Editor of The Texas Tribune, will lead a panel to analyze the...
The ride starts at 10am this Saturday, 6/19. We will meet at the Texas African American History Memorial at the Texas Capitol at 11th and Congress (inside the gate). There are no tickets or RSVP’s required, just a desire to ride and learn black history...
In the sixth session of the Civics 201 series, we will have a chance to chat with Laura Subrin Yeager, Founder/ Director, Texas Educators Vote about Education at the state level. Register in advance at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XQYRliGyRF6UzzTJlY7XAg Civics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions....
Interested in reaching out to the Spanish-speaking community on climate concerns? Join us for a dynamic presentation with CCL’s Latinx Catholic Outreach Team. CCL volunteers, Valentina and Juan, will share how Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’ inspired them to get involved with climate advocacy. Let’s...
Welcome to our 3rd Embrace Austin members meet-up! During this one, we will learn about trans allyship. This meeting will be led by Jessica Soukup. Title: "How to be an ally to people of trans experience" There is a slow drip trauma connected to being...
Between 2020 and 2050, the carbon embodied in building materials is expected to be 49% of total new construction carbon emissions. Considering carbon during the entire life cycle of buildings and their constituent materials is thus a vitally important task in reducing global climate change....
Join us for our general body meeting where you can meet the team, learn what's going on in the organization, how you can get involved, and hear from other community organizations. Our general body meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of every month. We...
The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond teaches us that in order to undo racism we who self-identify as white must analyze and explore our own internalized belief that we are superior to Black, Indigenous and People of Color. PISAB defines internalized racial superiority as: The acceptance of and...
