In the wake of the shootings in Atlanta on March 16, anti-Asian racism and hate can no longer be ignored. Come hear about the effects of violence on communities, how to hold perpetrators accountable, and how the AAPI community and allies can find healing and...
This Community Town Hall will be used to educate the Austin community regarding the passing of the City of Austin's Resolution NO. 20210304-067 (Agenda Item 67) that calls for Restitution for Black Austinites and the creation of a Black Embassy. Participants will be able to...
April's That's My Face will be a discussion of "Judas and the Black Messiah" facilitated by Ya'Ke Smith. We will talk about the film, the legacy of Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party, and the role of activism in our community today. We encourage...
If you want to learn more about the Austin Justice Coalition, you've come to the right place. Join us for our general Body meetings where you can learn about what's going on in the organizations and hear from other community organizations! We will discuss our current...
"Riot Baby bursts at the seams of story with so much fire, passion and power that in the end it turns what we call a narrative into something different altogether."―Marlon James A Book Riot Most Anticipated 2020 Book A Buzzfeed Most Anticipated 2020 Book A Paste Most Anticipated...
On Thursday, March 18th, we will be gathering for the second Actionar of 2021, where we will be looking at the white backlash to last summer’s uprisings, and the movement to defund the police. How is this reinvestment in white supremacy impeding the reallocation...
“The spatial politics of safety organizes the urban landscape. Bodies that arouse feelings of fear, disgust, rage, guilt, or even discomfort must be made disposable and targeted for removal in order to secure a sense of safety for whites. In other words, the space...
On Thursday, March 11th, we will be gathering for the second Actionar of 2021, where we will be looking at the white backlash to last summer’s uprisings, and the movement to defund the police. How is this reinvestment in white supremacy impeding the reallocation of...
Intentional community engagement during project development assists in ensuring and maintaining equity, creating sustainable places for all. Incorporating a wider share of community voice and building allies via community engagement can help achieve more equitable outcomes. Through real-world success stories, this seminar will provide ways...
What Does Inclusion Look Like? Hosted by MEASURE. We are featuring Autumn Arnett, Nationally recognized Diversity Equity & Inclusion. About this Event What does inclusion look like? Diversity, equity, and inclusion have become popular buzzwords -- but what do they actually mean? In this 90-minute workshop, we will...