Join Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir as we explore questions concerning election security for the July 14 runoff (and special election) and the November 3 general election. How have vote-by-mail ballots been processed in the past? What problems, if any, have arisen and what has...
On June 16th, Bill McKibben will be joining Solar Austin to talk about his work fighting the most pressing environmental issues of our times. Bill McKibben is a founder of 350.org, the first planet-wide, grassroots climate change movement, which has organized twenty thousand rallies around...
Youth + Adult Conversation| Three dominant paradigms of Black femininity that originated in the South during the period of slavery have persisted into present-day culture, which “paint Black females as hypersexual, boisterous, aggressive, and unscrupulous”: • Sapphire (e.g., emasculating, loud, aggressive, angry, stubborn, and unfeminine);...
Have you attended a protest or webinar recently about police violence and been moved by calls from Black leaders to get involved? Do you want to learn how you can plug into efforts to defund the police and work to undo white supremacy in a...
We are in a time that has invited to reflect on the type of world we are willing to create for ourselves and future generations. You are invited to join us for an opportunity to reflect on the impacts of institutional racism, heal with others...
Join textile artist Niku Arbabi and Austin Creative Reuse in a virtual community workshop and meetup exploring hand stitching and embroidery. We’ll share techniques for stitching on different materials, transferring designs, and share work. You may add an ACR embroidery kit to your class fee...
RSVP here for the Zoom Call link: https://actionnetwork.org/events/austin-dsa-june-monthly-meeting/ Every month, Austin DSA hosts our general meeting to share updates on what socialists are fighting for locally and nationally. Join us and learn how to get involved! Agenda forthcoming. The agenda will include an update on...
Celebrate Juneteenth with KOOP with a multi-day celebration of Black artists and history! Check out the lineup below to find your favorite shows and then stream live on 91.7 FM or koop.org. History of Juneteenth: https://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm Find your favorite Show! WEDNESDAY International Folk Bazaar Off Stage...
When COVID-19 hit our state, we stood ready to lead the charge for low-wage workers and immigrant families by educating our community on the issues, advocating for long-term policy change, and elevating the voices of workers to demand essential workers are protected. Join our Policy...
Downs-Jones Library at Huston-Tillotson University wants to invite you to celebrate Juneteenth 2020! The Downs-Jones Library & Archives present, "Juneteenth 2020: Growing Your Roots During a Global Pandemic Using Genealogy as a Progressive Tool". Danielle’ McGhee, M.L.S. , Director of the Downs-Jones Library and Library...
