Every Monday, The Austin Common staff shares what we’re reading, watching, and listening to. This week, we’re focusing our recommendations on police reform & the upcoming election. For more, follow us on Instagram – @the_austin_common. Read: Black Lives Matter's Years of Pressure Paved Way For Sudden...
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 lullaby. Sethe...
#JusticeForThemAll We heard OUR community! We refuse to let distractors take this moment/ movement from US! This Sunday, June 7 2020 we are gathering in the name of Black Austin, Black Lives Matter, and JUSTICE! This is a peaceful protest that everyone is invited to, but we will be...
This is not the time for outrage, anger and social media hysteria that is not followed by action. We want to continue to see our brothers and sisters of color join us in the work we do, but this plea is to White America that...
Join us for a virtual Tele-Townhall to hear community leaders and organizers discuss the future of housing, renters rights, and affordability in light of the COVID-19 crisis. To RSVP: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mKMtKw67QdWblumV0UalnA Confirmed guests: - Greg Casar, Council Member, District 4 - Shoshana Krieger, Project Director, Building and Strengthening Tenant Action...
Join Austin Justice Coalition for a virtual community town-hall conversation with elected officials and city leaders about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is affecting different systems within Travis County and surrounding areas. Special Featured Guests: - Lola Gomez, a local photojournalist who had...