As we move forward into the new year, President-elect Biden will take office and we look forward to the marked differences in the new administration. However, Biden has demonstrated characteristics of white supremacy, such as paternalism. In an interview before the election, he said that “you...
Join us for our first general body meeting in 2021! With the legislative session right around the corner come find out what's going on in the organization, what's on our agenda, as well as hear from other community members/organizations. Of course we will also discuss...
Almost 90% of the national parks are impacted by air pollution including Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains, obstructing the awe inspiring views of geological wonders and night skies. The State of Texas is currently updating its plan to reduce pollution impacting these parks and the health of visitors in surrounding communities and need to hear...
In a world that so often feels defined by extremes, it can be tempting to rely on the white supremacy culture characteristic of either/or thinking*, where we define events, ideas, and people as either all good or all bad . As we look towards Joe...
Javier Wallace, founder of Black Austin Tours, presents an engaging and interactive lecture featuring Austin's Black History. "This VIRTUAL historic tour will take us through the beginnings of Austin's Black community through the present. Guests will learn about The City of Austin's 1928 Master Plan...
Join Solar United Neighbors & Environment Texas & learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We'll discuss the technology, economics, and financing of solar energy systems. You'll also learn about the solar co-ops we have launched: • Dallas...
Speaker Series Part Two is here! This month, we'll be discussing the Austin Climate Equity Plan with Shane Johnson and Kaiba White. Register at tinyurl.com/equityspeakers to receive the Zoom Link for this event! We hope to see y'all there!
In recent months, the pandemic has renewed the emphasis on public infrastructure and community-generated ideas that help improve health and safety. Businesses, organizations, and cities are responding with new initiatives and projects. Join us to hear more about the improvements in city infrastructure and community...
How should we prepare students for a lifetime of civic engagement? National experts in education, political science, and psychology will share their expertise and discuss essential, but often overlooked, opportunities to educate future engaged citizens. Particular emphasis will be given to the important role of social-emotional learning...
Our monthly Austin Sierra Club meeting will be online via Zoom. We'll start off with Announcements on current events... Tonite's main program is Investing in Solar Power in Poor Countries, with Sandra Kwak of 10Power. Recently recognized by the Energy Globe Foundation as the Energy...
