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SUMMARY:Freedom Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready\, Austin. Freedom Fest 2026 is pulling up bigger\, louder\, and more powerful than ever. \nJoin the Austin Area Urban League for a full day of culture\, music\, food\, and community as we celebrate Juneteenth in the heart of East Austin. This is more than an event. This is a homecoming. A reunion. A celebration of who we are\, where we’ve been\, and where we’re going. \nFrom the moment you step onto the grounds\, you’ll feel it. The energy. The music. The joy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/freedom-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Turner Roberts Recreation Center\, 7201 Colony Loop Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Letter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Advocacy Letter Workshop! \nJoin us at the Austin Area Urban League Building for an interactive session on writing impactful advocacy letters. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just starting out\, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to make a difference in their community. \nLearn how to effectively communicate your message\, address key stakeholders\, and make your voice heard on important issues. Our experienced speakers will provide valuable tips and tricks to help you craft compelling letters that get results. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your advocacy skills and make a real impact. Sign up now and take the first step towards creating positive change!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/advocacy-letter-workshop/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Austin Area Urban League\, 8011A Cameron Road #building a-100\, Austin\, TX\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Class/Skill-Building
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Letter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Advocacy Letter Workshop! \nJoin us at the Austin Area Urban League Building for an interactive session on writing impactful advocacy letters. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just starting out\, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to make a difference in their community. \nLearn how to effectively communicate your message\, address key stakeholders\, and make your voice heard on important issues. Our experienced speakers will provide valuable tips and tricks to help you craft compelling letters that get results. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your advocacy skills and make a real impact. Sign up now and take the first step towards creating positive change!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/advocacy-letter-workshop/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Austin Area Urban League\, 8011A Cameron Road #building a-100\, Austin\, TX\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Class/Skill-Building
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Freedom Fest
DESCRIPTION:Step into a vibrant celebration of Juneteenth at Freedom Fest! This dynamic\, FREE community gathering is a tribute to Black history’s pivotal holiday. Experience exhilarating moments with our slingshot showcase\, engaging children’s activities\, hilarious comedy show\, soulful performances by local musicians\, and delectable FREE FOOD.\n \n\nDive into the heart of Eastside’s essence as you connect with its vibrant community. Parking is conveniently available at Barbara Jordan Elementary and Church of Christ Eastside\, with shuttle services provided by Fetii to Turner-Roberts Rec Center from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an unforgettable Juneteenth celebration!\n \nEvent Highlights: \n\nSlingshot Showcase: Experience the thrill of our slingshot showcase.\nChildren’s Activities: Fun-filled activities designed especially for our young attendees.\nSoul of the City Musicians: Enjoy soulful performances by local musicians.\nFREE FOOD: Indulge in delicious food offerings throughout the event.\nCommunity Connection: Connect with the vibrant individuals who shape the Eastside community.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/juneteenth-freedom-fest/
LOCATION:Turner-Roberts Recreation Center\, 7201 Colony Loop Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Freedom Fest 2023
DESCRIPTION:Our Juneteenth event\, Freedom Fest\, is a high-energy\, interactive\, and completely FREE community gathering helping to honor one of the most important holidays in Black history. This year’s Freedom Fest will feature a slingshot showcase\, children’s activities facilitated by the San Antonio Spurs Sports Academy\, a comedian\, a showcase of our Soul of the City musicians\, FREE FOOD\, and an opportunity to connect with the very people that make up the essence of the Eastside. Join us as we beat the heat and celebrate Juneteenth in style!\n \n\nFor potential sponsorship or donation interest\, please email outreach@aaul.org. We look forward to seeing you at the festival!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/freedom-fest-2023/
LOCATION:Colony Park\, 7201 Colony Loop Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Democracy Day
DESCRIPTION:Democracy Day is an open forum to educate our fellow Austin residents on local\, state\, and federal policies that impact us all. We are happy to join in the dialogue and interact with current and future policy makers. We value your participation and civic engagement as we prepare for the upcoming election in November.\n \nOpportunity will be available to register to vote and lunch will be provided.\n \nEvent will be held in the Agard-Lovinggood Auditorium on the campus of Huston-Tillotson University.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/democracy-day/
LOCATION:Huston-Tillotson University\, 900 Chicon Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Socialize & Serve with Black Lives Veggies
DESCRIPTION:Spring is in the air\, and that means it’s time to get our hands dirty! Join us with Black Lives Veggies on May 14th to repair and build garden boxes. This is a great opportunity to get outside\, meet new people\, and help make a difference in your community. No experience is necessary – we will provide all the tools and training you need. So come on out and join us for a day of fun and gardening!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/socialize-serve-with-black-lives-veggies/
LOCATION:Alamo Recreation Center\, 2100 Alamo St\, Austin\, TX\, 78722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Project Connect LIVE: Community Updates
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the ATX Mobility Coalition we’ll be hosting a Project Connect Community Conversation on July 24\, 2021 at 12:00pm–2:00pm. This will be a virtual event that will give the community updates on the Project Connect time-line in regards to: 1) The creation of the CAC – Community Advisory Committee; 2) The creation of the equity assessment tool\, and; 3) Community engagement opportunities. There will also be opportunities for Q&A. \nSpanish translation will be provided for the event. \nThis event is hosted by: \n\nPeople United for Mobility Action (PUMA)\nAustin Justice Coalition (AJC)\nPlanning Our Communities (POC)\nWorkers Defense Action Fund (WDAF)\nAustin Area Urban League (AAUL)
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/project-connect-live-community-updates/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Community Town Hall | Re-Imagining Our Future
DESCRIPTION:In August 2020\, the Austin City Council unanimously voted to cut the police department budget by $150 million! \nThe Austin Area Urban League has partnered with the City of Austin to provide a platform for the voices unheard. What does our community look like RE-imagined? We want to know your story! We want to hear your voice! Together let’s create impactful change in the communities we are apart of. \nLocal officers and the city’s top cop faced months of criticism over the killing of an unarmed Black and Hispanic man\, the use of force against anti-police brutality protesters and the investigation of a demonstrator’s fatal shooting by another citizen. \nThose criticisms coincided with protests across Texas and the country calling for reforms on police tactics and the “defunding” of law enforcement in favor of redistributing funds to social services and alternative public safety programs. Austin was the first of Texas’ four biggest cities to drastically cut police department funding. The share of the police department budget that was cut is among the largest percentage decreases in the nation this year. \nThe immediate cuts included eliminating funding from three planned police cadet classes and reallocating funds to areas like violence prevention\, homelessness prevention\, mental health services\, food access\, and abortion access programs. Following the Council vote\, the City Manager was tasked with building and leading a community engagement process to assess the cuts and programs for funding. \nFor additional information\, please use the WeFund tool created by our friends at the Austin Justice Coalition\, Just Liberty\, Texas Appleseed\, and Texas Fair Defense Project. The leaders of these organizations have created a WeFund portal\, which includes information about budgeting and how Austin residents can be engaged with the City of Austin to reimagine justice.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-town-hall-re-imagining-our-future/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Juneteenth Celebration & Social Justice "Pull Up" Rally
DESCRIPTION:“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 causes growing concern for your safety. Our concern for your health and well being is the reason we have decided to cancel our “Juneteenth Celebration and Social Justice “Pull Up” Rally. Instead\, we will continue to align our efforts and resources to support the COVID-19 impact on the most vulnerable Central Texas communities and stand against social injustice. \nThrough our Central Texas Rapid Relief and Response Program\, we are currently servicing 900+ families in Austin with over 2000 applications being processed. As you consider what you can do to make a difference as we approach the day we celebration liberation for people of color\, consider safely supporting the Austin Area Urban League to conquer COVID-19 and standing in solidarity for the social injustices that we are seeing sweeping the nation by: \nMaking a Donation to the Austin Area Urban League \nPurchasing “My Skin Is Not A Sin” T-shirt or “Make Black Count” Bundle for your Juneteenth plans! \nDonate to the Central Texas Rapid Relief and Response Program directly \nThank you again for supporting the Austin Area Urban League. We stand united against social injustice and COVID-19.” \n\nJoin the Austin Area Urban League on Saturday\, June 20th\, 2020 for our Juneteenth Celebration & Social Justice “Pull Up” Rally. Together as a community\, we will continue to unite as one voice to express that the time is now to fight for social and economic equity in Central Texas and beyond. 100% of donations will benefit the Austin Area Urban League’s COVID-19 response to disenfranchised communities as well as justice and advocacy initiatives. Register via Eventbrite to follow updates and stay connected.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/juneteenth-celebration-social-justice-pull-up-rally/
LOCATION:Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex\, 1156 Hargrave St\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Eastside Ride
DESCRIPTION:From soulciti\, Counter Balance: ATX\, Austin B-cycle\, Bike Austin\, Six Square Austin’s Black Cultural District\, Austin Area Urban League\, Black Girls Do Bike Austin\, Glorious Barbecue and The Austin Socialite – \nLET’S RIDE! \nWe’ll meet up for pre-ride formation at 8:00am at Huston-Tillotson University. We will have a stretch and warm-up session led by fitness expert Dionne Ross. The ride starts at 8:30am and the route will be approximately 5 miles as we tour East Austin. \nThe bike tour will stop at significant African American landmarks in the neighborhood along the route. \nYou can ride your own bicycle\, or one can be rented courtesy of Austin B-cycle. The bike tour will be led by hip artists and community activists RIDERS AGAINST the STORM (RAS). To keep the energy level high and your blood flow pumping – we’l ride along to the best music of Michael Jackson and the 80s! #dontstoptilyougetenough \nAt the conclusion of the bike tour\, we’ll celebrate and network with breakfast tacos\, sausage wraps and fresh fruit provided by Glorious Barbecue Catering and cool refreshments from Make My Day Ice! \nTHIS IS A SLOW PACE RIDE AND PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US!\nYou can purchase your ticket here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/juneteenth-eastside-ride/
LOCATION:Huston-Tillotson University\, 900 Chicon Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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