Juneteenth 2020: Stay Black and Live is a virtual Juneteenth festival based in Austin, TX. A collaboration with several Black organizations in Austin’s historic East side (G.E.A.Y.A., Six Square, CarverMuseumATX, Carver Library, and Jump On It), this year’s Juneteenth celebration emphasizes not only the timeless...
Our guest this month is The Austin Common's very own Amy Stansbury. She will talk to us about a few concrete actions we can take to support the local climate movement during COVID-19. We'll also reflect on how #blacklivesmatter might inspire new directions for our...
"On behalf of the Austin Area Urban League board, staff, auxiliaries, and volunteers we would like to thank you for your continued support. We have been consistently monitoring the COVID-19 data and reports in Austin, as the infection and death rates continue to spike this...
Feel free to come and learn about local and statewide policy/ legislation and way you can get engaged with us or just as a concerned citizen. Join Austin Justice Coalition's Policy Team as we continue our efforts in making sure Texas is equipped with best...
Everyone is welcome to join us in the discussion this month (even if you don't have time to read/finish the book)! "Staring unflinchingly into the abyss of slavery, this spellbinding novel transforms history into a story as powerful as Exodus and as intimate as a...
Join us for our June meeting where we'll be discussing our Eviction Solidarity Network campaign and other ways in which we can promote housing justice in Austin. We'll also be holding a Housing Committee co-chair election. If you are interested in running, please email housing@austindsa.org....
Have you been wishing you knew more about what it will be like to vote this year? The League of Women Voters Austin Area and the National Council of Jewish Women of Austin are sponsoring a program about new voting processes during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Tree puns, science facts, pop culture, and more will make up this exciting virtual TREEvia event. This event is hosted by TreeFolks a 501(c)3 nonprofit, so we suggest donating $5/person or $20/team at https://www.treefolks.org/give/ 90 cents from every dollar goes into the ground in the...
RSVP here for zoom link At this hub meeting, we'll debrief how Sunrise Austin has been involved in the local protests and campaign to Defund APD, and discuss our next steps to support the Movement for Black Lives. We're having conversations about how police and...
Join us for a talk on how we can combat racism and promote equity in the philanthropy space in Austin, TX.
