The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond teaches us that in order to undo racism, we must learn from history. The history of racism in the United States is synonymous with the creation of whiteness. “White” as a racial category was conceived in the American...
Common Ground for Texans and the League of Women Voters Austin Area invites you to join us! Our expert panelists will share their perspectives on the impacts of the 8 ballot initiatives from the May 1st election. After the panelists' presentations, we will divide into...
In the fight to address climate change and decarbonize our economy, we must decarbonize homes and businesses to eliminate building sector emissions. But how? Pecan Street’s 2019 Electric Texas report examined the possibility of converting all residential heating in ERCOT’s service area to electric. Building on that...
Bill Bray, formerly at ExxonMobil, will give a presentation on the Oil, Gas and PetroChem industries in Texas and how the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act will impact them. The Energy Transition with a predictably rising price on carbon will certainly drive change, but...
Join the upcoming Housing & Planning Department Imagine Austin Speaker Series on May 25, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Presently, with 7.8 billion people on the planet, we are using 1.6x more resources than the Earth can sustain. With our population expected to peak...
Join us on May 25th to learn how Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) and other electric cooperatives are helping Texans build climate resiliency by providing affordable solar energy. Here at Solar Austin, we continue to peel back the curtain on local policy and utility action after...
Let’s learn about engaging with the school board. Who are they? What do they do? How can we work with them? In the fifth session of the Civics 201 series, we will have a chance to chat with Arati Singh, Austin ISD Trustee At-Large and...
Featuring Task Force members and representatives from Austin’s Communities of Color United—Coalition for Racial Justice and Defund OPD (Oakland Police Department) One year ago, sparked by outrage and heartache over George Floyd’s brutal murder, a historic, global uprising rejected calls for police reform and demanded...
Join the City of Austin’s Circular Economy Program for a virtual networking series, Circular Meet-Ups. Happening the first Tuesday of every other month, Circular Meet-Ups provide an opportunity for local business owners, start-ups and sustainability professionals across all industries to connect and learn more about...
As we've seen over and over again throughout the past year, advancing racial justice isn't just a momentary movement. The effects of systemic racism are pervasive whether or not a spotlight is being shined on it. "Unfiltered Racial Justice," a virtual community event, will convene...
