Attend by going to Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5133069449 or start Zoom.us, select "Join a Meeting", and enter the code 5133069449 Join us to watch a presentation: What will climate change cost? Presenter: Professor David Trossman, University of Texas at Austin, Oden Institute. Summary: It's high time that earth system models are used...
When COVID-19 hit our state, we stood ready to lead the charge for low-wage workers and immigrant families by educating our community on the issues, advocating for long-term policy change, and elevating the voices of workers to demand essential workers are protected. Join our Policy Director...
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...
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...
With cases of the coronavirus increasing daily, and confirmed cases within youth detention facilities, medical experts warned of imminent danger of a viral outbreak. To address this issue, MEASURE, Texas Appleseed, Lone Star Justice Alliance, and Texas Criminal Justice Coalition are together convening a webinar...
From the Urban Co-Lab - Part I of Urban Co-Lab's Idea Incubation & Action Workshop Series Adding Color to Your Green Agenda: Exploring the Role of Diversity in Sustainability Urban Issue of Focus: Social Inclusion for Impact From the Dakota Pipeline to Community Parks, Austin has been recently involved...