RSVP with this link and we'll send you a zoom link before the meeting begins- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerUq6N59829Bu0RFFK5YCqGwghIl0B6G8tZu7ScEQf5-PosA/viewform?usp=sf_link Right now, we are seeing communities rise up all across the country to fight back against a system that says some lives don’t matter. It’s time for us to come...
You must RSVP here for the Zoom Link: https://actionnetwork.org/events/how-can-socialists-fight-for-the-end-of-policing-a-conversation-with-alex-vitale/ The nationwide protests against racist police violence have been inspiring, and as socialist organizers we fight for political reforms like defunding the police that can meaningfully restructure our society for justice and peace. On Friday, join us...
Citizens' Climate Lobby and First UU Church of Austin invite you to a four-part course on climate change! Where: on Zoom When: each Sunday in June, 1:00 - 2:30. Title: Climate Hope: Science, Social Justice, and Solutions Course description: We know this about climate change: It’s real. It’s us. It’s serious. We know...
UWSA’s Unlearning Circles provide an opportunity for primarily white identifying people to come and explore white supremacy culture and our role and responsibilities in undoing racism. We rely heavily on the principles and steps of undoing racism promulgated by The People’s Institute for Survival and...
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...
This is a zoom webinar about race, equity, and inclusion. In light of the recent police shootings across the country and here in Austin, we are past the time of speaking to our kids and each other about race and how to stand together with...
SummaryThe Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) has partnered with Dell Medical School to provide holistic health care opportunities to its residents, even during the pandemic. Action BoxThe team at HACA is trying to share this health care model with other housing providers...
Better buildings mean better lives for all. USGBC’s vision means putting people first. In this inaugural summit, we will convene and listen to USGBC members, sustainability advocates, key social and environmental justice leaders, and economic and community development experts. Participants will share how their work acts on...
As millions more Americans are starting to figure out, navigating the process of applying for government benefits or accessing nonprofit services can be extremely difficult… especially in times of crisis. That’s what 2-1-1 is for. Since 1996, the United Way’s 2-1-1 call center has answered millions of...
Please join the Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (AACHI) and City of Austin Equity Office for a virtual town hall this Sunday to share and learn about experiences around anti-Asian racism related to COVID-19 in Central Texas. Confirmed speakers include: Austin Mayor Steve Adler Dr. Eric Tang--Director, UT...