You must RSVP here for the Zoom link! https://actionnetwork.org/events/bigger-than-bernie-book-talk-with-meagan-day-and-micah-uetricht Meagan Day and Micah Uetricht's book, Bigger than Bernie, is a plan for winning socialism regardless of who's in the White House. The book is a great introduction to: - the past few years of DSA wins and the...
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 practice...
Please join us for our July meeting! We will discuss our current projects, how to get involved and what's left for 2020, as well as ongoing matters! ...
As Cesar Chávez said, "Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed." Workers Defense stands by this. Join our Chief Counsel Stephanie Gharakhanian, along with our Leadership Council, Board of Directors, members and staff to discuss how we can catalyze social change via criminal justice...
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 prison...
Join Workers Defense Project for an eye-opening panel discussion about how our community is addressing these new challenges during our panel discussion and virtual film screening of Building the American Dream. RSVP NOW: https://bit.ly/2Yx7grF This virtual event will provide an opportunity to hear from the film's director, WDP...
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...
About The AuthorJanis Bookout is the Executive Director of Earth Day Austin, as well as one of the organizers of Community Resilience Trust, a grassroots coalition that came together in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of making Austin a more equitable city...
SummaryIn this story, we highlight Black Mamas ATX, a local organization on a mission to end maternal health disparities. Action BoxSupport Black Mamas ATX by donating on their Patreon Page. “No mother should have to face death in order to give life.” These are the words...
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 Archivist at...