January 2021
Austin MLK Day Livestream & In-Car Rally
We invite you to participate in the Austin Area MLK Day Livestream and In-Car Rally on Monday, January 18th at 10:30am. We will broadcast live from our In-Car Rally via both Facebook and YouTube. Onsite attendance will be extremely limited due to Stage 5 COVID-19…
Find out more »2021 MLK Celebration Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Virtual Circles
2021 MLK Celebration Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Virtual Circles The Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Circle works to "bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism." Join us in healing our communities by dismantling the false…
Find out more »2021 MLK Celebration Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Virtual Circles
2021 MLK Celebration Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Virtual Circles The Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Circle works to "bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism." Join us in healing our communities by dismantling the false…
Find out more »Making Minimalism and Zero Waste Meaningful
Join the City of Austin for an Imagine Austin Speaker Series that will help you make your New Year's Resolutions to clear out clutter or cut your carbon footprint stick. Minimalism and zero waste can help you reduce expenses and stress, and serve as a…
Find out more »2021 MLK Celebration Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Virtual Circles
2021 MLK Celebration Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Virtual Circles The Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Circle works to "bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism." Join us in healing our communities by dismantling the false…
Find out more »Town Hall on National Popular Vote
We can elect the President by national popular vote by 2024 through state action. Join us to learn about the National Popular Vote bill and how you can help make this a reality. Hosted By: League of Women Voters of Texas Common Cause Texas Public…
Find out more »The Path to Racial Equity: Practical Steps Toward a More Equal Society
The Path to Racial Equity, a series of six virtual programs beginning on Thursday, January 14th at 5:30pm, will draw on experts who will examine the issues surrounding racial inequity in Austin and offer simple, practical steps each of us can take to be part…
Find out more »Reimagining Public Safety Community Conversation: Citywide Session
Reimagining Public Safety is the City of Austin’s multifaceted strategy to redefine public safety, improve safety outcomes, address racial and institutional inequities, and increase accountability and transparency in policing. Join the conversation about Reimagining Public Safety in Austin at an upcoming meeting/ public input session.…
Find out more »Civics 201: Understanding Your Government – Who represents you?
Civics 201: Understanding Your Government - Who represents you? New year, so many new representatives. Let's find out who represents you and discuss ways to engage with them. Civics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing the…
Find out more »Hood Feminism: Stay Home Book Club
On Monday, January 25 from 6 to 8 PM, you can grab your beverage of choice and tune in for a digital book club and happy hour led by bbatx board member, Alex Perez-Puelles, discussing Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women that a Movement Forgot by…
Find out more »Reimagining Public Safety Community Conversation: Citywide Community Conversation
Reimagining Public Safety is the City of Austin’s multifaceted strategy to redefine public safety, improve safety outcomes, address racial and institutional inequities, and increase accountability and transparency in policing. Join the conversation about Reimagining Public Safety in Austin at an upcoming meeting/ public input session.
Find out more »The Path to Racial Equity: Practical Steps Toward a More Equal Society
The Path to Racial Equity, a series of six virtual programs beginning on Thursday, January 14th at 5:30pm, will draw on experts who will examine the issues surrounding racial inequity in Austin and offer simple, practical steps each of us can take to be part…
Find out more »February 2021
Circular Meet-Ups: Let’s close the loop
Join the City of Austin’s Circular Economy Program for a new, virtual networking series, Circular Meet-Ups. Happening the first Tuesday of every other month, Circular Meet-Ups provide an opportunity for local business owners, start-ups and sustainability professionals across all industries to connect and learn more…
Find out more »[Re]Verse Pitch: Virtual Opening Pitch
During the opening pitch event, you will hear from businesses and institutions consistently generating or collecting by-product, surplus or otherwise underutilized materials streams in Austin, Texas that could be put to higher and better use in new social enterprises. Join us for a virtual presentation…
Find out more »The Path to Racial Equity: Practical Steps Toward a More Equal Society
The Path to Racial Equity, a series of six virtual programs beginning on Thursday, January 14th at 5:30pm, will draw on experts who will examine the issues surrounding racial inequity in Austin and offer simple, practical steps each of us can take to be part…
Find out more »The Path to Racial Equity: Practical Steps Toward a More Equal Society
The Path to Racial Equity, a series of six virtual programs beginning on Thursday, January 14th at 5:30pm, will draw on experts who will examine the issues surrounding racial inequity in Austin and offer simple, practical steps each of us can take to be part…
Find out more »The Path to Racial Equity: Practical Steps Toward a More Equal Society
The Path to Racial Equity, a series of six virtual programs beginning on Thursday, January 14th at 5:30pm, will draw on experts who will examine the issues surrounding racial inequity in Austin and offer simple, practical steps each of us can take to be part…
Find out more »Solar Austin Happy Hour, featuring TreeFolks, the local solution to climate change
Solar Austin’s last happy hour of the year is dedicated to...trees! Just as solar panels help decarbonize our planet, trees capture CO2 to keep Austin’s air breathable and sidewalks cool. Trees are also key to our city’s fight against climate change, thanks in large part…
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